Basic guide
Quick task index
Table of Contents

DIGITAL CAMERA

Instruction Manual1.

Basic photography/frequentlyused options

2.

Other shooting options

3.

Flash shooting

4.

Shooting and viewing movies

5.

Playback options

6.

Sending and receiving images

7.

Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2

8.

Printing pictures

9.

Camera setup

10. Customizing camera settings
11. Information
12. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
System chart
Index

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera,
please read these instructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important
photographs.
The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development
stages and may differ from the actual product.
The contents in this manual are based on firmware version 1.0 for this camera. If there are
additions and/or modifications of functions due to firmware update for the camera, the contents will
differ. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.

■ This notice concerns the supplied flash unit and is chiefly directed to users inNorth America.

Information for Your Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONSWhen using your photographic equipment, basic safety precautions should always befollowed, including the following:• Read and understand all instructions before using.
• Close supervision is necessary when any flash is used by or near children. Do not leave
flash unattended while in use.
• Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts.
• Do not operate if the flash has been dropped or damaged - until it has been examined byqualified service personnel.
• Let flash cool completely before putting away.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse this flash in water or other liquids.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this flash, but take it to qualified
service personnel when service or repair work is required. Incorrect reassembly cancause electric shock when the flash is used subsequently.
• The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by the manufacturer may cause arisk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Indications used in this manual
The following symbols are used throughout this manual.

2 EN# Cautions

Important information on factors which may lead to a malfunction
or operational problems. Also warns of operations that should be
absolutely avoided.

$ Notes

Points to note when using the camera.

% TipsUseful information and hints that will help you get the most out ofyour camera.

g

Reference pages describing details or related information.

Unpack the box contents
The following items are included with the camera.
If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased thecamera.

Body cap

Strap

USB cable
CB-USB6

Flash
FL-LM2

Lithium ion
battery
BLN-1

Lithium ion
charger
BCN-1

CameraAV cable(Monaural)
CB-AVC3• Flash case
• Computer software
CD-ROM• Instruction manual• Warranty card

Attaching the strap

1 Thread the strap in the direction of
the arrows.
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2 Lastly, pull the strap tight making
sure that it is fastened securely.
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3• Attach the other end of the strap to the other eyelet in the same way.

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Charging and inserting the battery
Basic guide1 Charging the battery.
Charging indicator
Charging inprogress
Charging
complete
Charging error

Lithium
ion battery(BLN-1)

Lithium ion
charger(BCN-1)

Lights orange
Off
Blinks orange

Preparations for shooting(Charging time: Up toapproximately 4 hours)

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Charging
SDirection indicator
indicating
mark# Cautions

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AC wall outlet

2
AC cable• Unplug the charger when charging is complete.

2 Loading the battery.
Battery compartment
cover
Direction
indicating
mark

2
1

3

Battery
compartmentlock

3 Closing the battery compartment cover.
Removing the battery
Turn off the camera before opening or closing thebattery compartment cover.
To remove the battery, first push the battery lockknob in the direction of the arrow and then remove.

# Cautions• Contact an authorized distributor or service center if you are unable to remove thebattery. Do not use force.

$ Notes• It is recommended to set aside a backup battery for prolonged shooting in case thebattery in use drains.

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Inserting and removing cards• Open the card slot cover.
• Slide the card in until it is locked into place.
g “Card basics” (P. 103)

Card slot

Basic guide

1 Loading the card.
# Cautions• Turn off the camera before loading or
removing the card.

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2 Closing the card slot cover.
• Close the cover until you hear a click.

# Cautions• Be sure the card slot cover is closed before using the camera.

Removing the card
Press the inserted card lightly and it will be ejected.
Pull out the card.

# Cautions

Preparations for shooting

1• Do not remove the battery or card while the card
write indicator (P. 31) is displayed.

Eye-Fi Cards• Use the Eye-Fi card in compliance with the laws and regulations of the country where
the camera is used.
• Remove the Eye-Fi card from the camera or select [Off] for [Eye-Fi] (P. 93) in airplanes
and other locations in which use is prohibited.
• Eye-Fi cards may become hot during use.
• The drain on the battery may increase when Eye-Fi cards are used.
• Camera response may slow when Eye-Fi cards are used.

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Attaching a lens to the camera
Basic guide1 Attach a lens to the camera.
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Rear cap2

Preparations for shooting• Align the lens attachment mark (red) on the camera with the alignment mark (red) on
the lens, then insert the lens into the camera’s body.
• Rotate the lens in the direction indicated by the arrow until you hear it click.

# Cautions• Make sure the camera is turned off.
• Do not press the lens release button.
• Do not touch internal portions of the camera.

2 Remove the lens cap.
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Using lenses with an UNLOCK switch
Retractable lenses with an UNLOCK switch can not
be used while retracted.
Turn the zoom ring in the direction of arrow (1) toextend the lens (2).
To store, turn the zoom ring in the direction of arrow(4) while sliding the UNLOCK switch (3).

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Removing the lens from the camera

Lens release button

While pressing the lens release button, rotate thelens in the direction of the arrow.
g “Interchangeable lenses” (P. 104)
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Attaching the flash unit

camera.

• Slide the flash unit all the way in, stopping when it contacts the back of the shoe andis securely in place.

Basic guide1 Remove the terminal cover from the flash unit and attach the flash to the
UNLOCK switch

Preparations for shooting

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2 To use the flash, raise the flash head.

• Lower the flash head when the flash is not inuse.

Removing the Flash Unit

UNLOCK switch

Press the UNLOCK switch while removing the flash
unit.
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Power on
Basic guide1 Rotate the ON/OFF switch to the ON position to turn the camera on.
• When the camera is turned on, the monitor will turn on.
• To turn the camera off, rotate the ON/OFF switch to OFF.

2 Set the mode dial to A.
Viewfinder (P. 30)

Preparations for shooting

The viewfinder turns
on and the monitor
turns off automaticallywhen you put youreye to the viewfinder.
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Adjusting Viewfinder Focus
Look through the viewfinder and rotate the dial until
the display is in sharp focus.

Using the Monitor

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You can adjust the angle of the monitor.

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Setting the date/time
Basic guide

Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images. The filename is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct
date and time before using the camera.

1 Display the menus.

• Press the MENU button to display the menus.
Shooting Menu 1
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Back
Setup Menu

2 Select [X] in the [d] (setup) tab.

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• Use FG to select [d] and press I.
• Select [X] and press I.

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Back

Set
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3 Set the date and time.

• Use HI to select items.
• Use FG to change the selected item.
• Use FG to select the date format.

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Time

Preparations for shooting

MENU button

Card Setup
Reset/Myset
Picture ModeD
Image Aspect
Digital Tele-converter

Y/M/D

CancelThe time is displayedusing a 24-hour clock.

4 Save settings and exit.

• Press Q to set the camera clock and exit to the main menu.
• Press the MENU button to exit the menus.

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Names of parts
Basic guide

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1 Main dial* (o) ...................P. 16, 57 – 59
2 Shutter button ...............P. 13, 14, 44, 96
3 R (Movie) button....P. 13, 15, 67, 69, 93
4 Fn2 button ..........................P. 25, 69, 93
5 Strap eyelet.......................................P. 3
6 Sub dial* (r).....................P. 16, 57 – 59
7 Lens attachment mark ......................P. 6
8 Mount (Remove the body cap before
attaching the lens.)
9 Stereo microphone ...................P. 68, 73
0 Hot shoe covera Diopter adjustment dial .....................P. 8
b Mode dial ....................................P. 8, 12
c Self-timer lamp/
AF illuminator ..................................P. 56

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d Connector covere Speaker
f Lens release button ..........................P. 6
g Lens lock pin
h Multi-connector ...................P. 74, 78, 82
i HDMI micro connector (type D) ......P. 74
j Tripod socket
k PBH coverl Battery compartment cover...............P. 4m Battery compartment lock .................P. 4
n Card slot cover..................................P. 5
o Card slot ...........................................P. 5* In this manual, the o and r icons
represent operations performed using
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1 Accessory port ................................P. 76
2 Viewfinder ..................................P. 8, 30
3 Eye sensor
4 Eyecup
5 Monitor (Touch screen) .......P. 27, 31, 32
6 Hot shoe
7 u (LV) button ........................P. 15, 92
8 q (Playback) button................P. 16, 69

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9 Fn1 button ................................P. 69, 93
0 MENU button .................................P. 26
a INFO (Information display) button...........................................P. 39 – 41, 69
b Q button ............................P. 23, 24, 26
c Arrow pad (FGHI)
d ON/OFF switch ................................P. 8
e D (Erase) button ......................P. 17, 69

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Camera controls
Basic guide

Mode dial
Use the mode dial to select the shooting mode. After choosing the shooting mode, use
the shutter button to take photographs and the R button to shoot movies.
Mode icon
Indicator■ Advanced shooting modes

Basic operations

P

Program shooting (P. 57)

A

Aperture priority shooting (P. 57)

S

Shutter priority shooting (P. 58)

M

Manual shooting (P. 58)• The settings made in the advanced
shooting modes are retained even if
the camera is turned off.
Photo zone

■ Easy shooting modes
Movie zone

■ Movie modenMovie (P. 67)

A iAUTO (P. 21)
ART

Art filter (P. 18)

SCN

Scene (P. 19)• When rotating the mode dial or
turning off the power in the easyshooting modes, functions withchanges made to their settings
are restored to the factory default
settings.

% TipsResetting camera settings. g “Restoring default or custom settings” (P. 42)

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Use the shutter button to take photographs and the R button record movies.
R button

Shutter button

Movies: R button

Photos: shutter button

P

Aperture and shutter speed areautomatically adjusted for optimal
results.

A

You control aperture.

S

You control shutter speed.

M

You control aperture and shutter
speed.

The camera automatically adjusts
settings and records a movie.

A

A full auto mode in which the camera automatically optimizes settings for thecurrent scene.

ART

Select an art filter.

SCN

Select a scene.

nPhotographs are recorded at thesettings selected in [nMode].

Basic operations

Mode

Basic guide

The Shutter and R Buttons

Shoot movies using shutter speed andaperture effects and movie special
effects.

■ Taking photographs during movie recording• To take a photograph during movie recording, press the shutter button. Press the R
button to end recording. Three files will be recorded to the memory card: the movie
footage preceding the photograph, the photograph itself, and the movie footage following
the photograph.
• Only one photograph can be taken at a time during movie recording; the self-timer andflash can not be used.

# Cautions• Image size and quality for photographs are independent of movie frame size.
• The autofocus and metering used in movie mode may differ from that used to takephotographs.
• The R button can not be used to record movies in the following instances:
shutter button pressed halfway/during bulb or time photography/Sequential shooting/
PANORAMA/3D/multiple exposure, etc. (still photography also ends)

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Taking photographs/shooting movies
Basic guide1 Frame a picture in the viewfinder.
• The monitor turns off and the display in the viewfinder lights up.
• Be careful that your fingers or the camera strap do not obstruct the lens.

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Vertical grip

Shutter speed Aperture value
Viewfinder

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Adjust the focus.
• Lightly press the shutter button down to the first position (press the shutter button
halfway).
AF confirmation
mark

AF target

Press the shutter
button halfway.
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Lenses that supports Hi-Speed Imager AF*

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Lenses with other Four Thirds mounts* Visit our website for more information.
• The shutter speed and aperture value that have been set automatically by thecamera are displayed.
• If the in-focus indicator blinks, the subject is not in focus. (P. 98)

Pressing the shutter button halfway and all the way down
The shutter button has two positions. The act of lightly pressing the shutter button to thefirst position and holding it there is called “pressing the shutter button halfway,” that ofpressing it all the way
Press the rest ofdown to the second
the way down
Press halfway
position “pressing the
shutter button all (or the
rest of) the way down.”

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Basic guide3 Release the shutter.
Taking photographs
Press the shutter button all the way (fully).
• The shutter sounds and the picture is taken.

n Framing subjects in the monitor

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u buttonPress the u button to display the subject in the monitor. Press the u
button again to switch back to the original display.

$ Notes• The camera can be configured to switch between the viewfinder andmonitor displays either automatically or manually. Press and hold theu button until the automatic display toggle menu is displayed andselect an option using FG. Pressing the u button toggles between the monitor andviewfinder displays.
• If no operations are performed for a minute, the camera enters “sleep” (stand-by) mode toturn off the monitor and to cancel all actions. The camera activates again when you touch
any button (the shutter button, q button, etc.). The camera will turn off automatically ifleft in sleep mode for 4 hours. Turn the camera on again before use.
• Automatic display selection is not available in the following instances.
3D photography/During live bulb photography

Basic operations

Recording movies
Release the shutter button and press the R button to begin
recording.
Press the R button again to end recording.

# Cautions• If the camera is used for extended periods, the temperature of the image pickup
device will rise and noise and colored fog may appear in images recorded at high ISO
sensitivities. Choose a lower ISO sensitivity or turn the camera off for a short period.

% TipsChanging the delay before the camera enters sleep mode. g [Sleep] (P. 88)/
Choosing a viewfinder display style. g [Built-in EVF Style] (P. 92)

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Playback/Erasing
Basic guideViewing Images
 Single-frame playback• Press the q button to display your most recent photographor movie.
• Use the sub dial or arrow pad to view other pictures.
Sub dial

Arrow pad

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Still image

Displays theprevious frame

Displays the next
frame

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 Close-up playback
Rotate the main dial to a to zoom in ona picture in single-image playback, or to
G to display the image full frame.
2x Index display/Calendar display• When the image is displayed full frame, rotating the main dial to G displays thumbnail
images. Rotating the dial multiple times brings you to calendar playback.
• Rotate the main dial to a to return to full-frame playback.
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Calendar display

 Movie playback
Select a movie and press Q to display the playback
menu. Select [Movie Play] and press Q to begin playback.

Movie

Movie PlayTo interrupt movie playback, press MENU.

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Erase
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Basic guide

VolumeVolume can be adjusted by pressing F or G during
single-frame and movie playback.

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Basic operations

Erasing images
Display an image you want to delete and press D. Select [Yes] and press Q.
You can also select multiple images for deletion.
Erase

Yes
No

D button

Set

Back

Protecting images
Protect images from accidental deletion. Display an image
you wish to protect and press the Fn2 button; a 0(protect) icon will appear on the image. Press the Fn2
button again to remove protection.
You can also protect multiple selected images.

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Using art filters
Basic guide1 Rotate the mode dial to ART.
• A menu of art filters will be displayed. Select a filter
using FG.
• Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to selectthe highlighted item and exit the art filter menu.

ART

1

Pop Art

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Exit

Set

Basic operations

 Types of art filters
j Pop Artk Soft Focus
l Pale&Light Colorm Light Tonen Grainy Filmo Pin Holes Dioramat Cross Process
u Gentle Sepia
v Dramatic Tone
Y Key Lineu ART BKT (ART bracketing)

2 Shoot.

• To choose a different setting, press Q to display the art filter menu.

ART bracketing
Each time the shutter is released, the camera creates copies for all art filters. Use the[v] option to choose filters.

Art effects
Art filters can be modified and effects can be added. Pressing I in the art filter menu
displays additional options.
Modifying filters
Option I is the original filter, while options II and on add effects that modify the original
filter.
Adding effects*
Soft focus, pin-hole, frames, white edges, starlight* The effects available vary with the selected filter.

# Cautions• If [RAW] is currently selected for image quality, image quality will automatically be set to[YN+RAW]. The art filter will be applied to the JPEG copy only.
• Depending on the subject, tone transitions may be ragged, the effect may be lessnoticeable, or the image may become more “grainy.”• Some effects may not be visible in live view or during movie recording.
• Playback may differ according to the filters, effects, or movie quality settings applied.

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Shooting in scene mode
Basic guide1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN.
• A menu of scene menu will be displayed. Select ascene using FG.
• Press Q or press the shutter button halfway to selectthe highlighted option and exit the scene menu.

SCN

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Portrait

Set

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Portrait
e-Portrait
LandscapeLandscape+Portrait
Sport
Night Scene
Night+Portrait
ChildrenHigh Key
Low Key
DIS ModeMacror Nature Macro
Q Candle
R Sunset
T Documentss Panorama (P. 60)( Fireworks
g Beach & Snowf n Fisheye Effectw n Wide-angle
m n Macro
T 3D Photo (P. 61)

Basic operations

 Types of scene modes

2 Shoot.

• To choose a different setting, press Q to display the scene menu.

# Cautions• In [e-Portrait] mode, two images are recorded: an unmodified image and a second image
to which [e-Portrait] effects have been applied. The unmodified image is recorded using
the option currently selected for image quality, the modified copy at an image quality of
JPEG (X-quality (2560 × 1920)).
• [n Fisheye Effect], [n Wide-angle], and [n Macro] are for use with optional converter
lenses.
• Movies can not be recorded in [e-Portrait], [Panorama], or [3D Photo] mode.

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Using Movie Mode (n)Basic guideMovie mode (n) can be used to film movies with special effects.

1 Rotate the mode dial to n.

Basic operations

2 Press G or I.
G

Multi Echo

Apply an after-image effect. After-images will appear behindmoving objects.

I

One Shot Echo

An after-image will appear for a short time after you press the
button. The after-image will disappear automatically after a while.

• Movie effects will be displayed in the monitor.
• Pressing the button again when [Multi Echo] is selected cancels the effect. If[One Shot Echo] is selected, the effect is updated each time the button is pressed.

3 Press the shutter button to start recording.

• Press G or I to enable or disable movie effects during recording.

# Cautions• The frame rate will drop slightly during recording.
• The 2 effects can not be applied simultaneously.
• Use a memory card with an SD speed class of 6 or better. Movie recording may end
unexpectedly if a slower card is used.
• Taking a photograph during movie recording cancels the effect; the effect does not appear
in the photograph.

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Shooting Options

Live guides are available in iAUTO (A) mode. While iAUTO is a full auto mode, live
guides make it easy to access a variety of advanced photographic techniques.
Guide item

Level bar/selection
Clear & Vivid

Change Color Saturation0

Flat & Muted

CancelSet

1 Set the mode dial to A.
2 After pressing Q to display the live guide, use the FG buttons on thearrow pad to highlight an item and press Q to select.

Basic operations

Q
CancelBasic guide

Using live guides

3 Use FG on the arrow pad to choose the level.

• If [Shooting Tips] is selected, highlight an item and press Q to view a description.
• Press the shutter button halfway to select.
• The effect of the selected level is visible in the display. If [Blur Background] or[Express Motions] is selected, the display will return to normal, but the selected effectwill be visible in the final photograph.

4 Shoot.
• Press the shutter button to shoot.
• To clear the live guide from the display, press the MENU button.

# Cautions• If [RAW] is currently selected for image quality, image quality will automatically be set to[YN+RAW].
• Live guide settings are not applied to the RAW copy.
• Pictures may appear grainy at some live guide setting levels.
• Changes to live guide setting levels may not be visible in the monitor.
• Frame rates drop when [Blurred Motion] is selected.
• The flash can not be used with the live guide.
• Changes to live guide options cancel previous changes.
• Choosing live guide settings that exceed the limits of the camera exposure meters may
result in pictures that are over- or under-exposed.

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Basic guide

Using the super control panel
The super control panel lists shooting options and their status. The LV super control
panel is displayed when the monitor is used to frame pictures.
Super control panel

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 Settings that can be modified using super control panel
1 Currently selected option
2 ISO sensitivity .................................P. 55
3 Sequential shooting/self-timer ........P. 56
4 Flash mode .....................................P. 65
5 Flash intensity control .....................P. 66
6 White balance .................................P. 50
White balance compensation..........P. 50
7 Picture mode...................................P. 52
8 Sharpness N..................................P. 53
Contrast J .....................................P. 53
Saturation T .................................P. 53
Gradation z...................................P. 53# Cautions• Not displayed in movie record mode.

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B&W Filter x .................................P. 53
Picture tone y ...............................P. 53
9 Color space.....................................P. 90
0 Button assignment ..........................P. 93
a Face priority ..............................P. 46, 86
b Metering mode ................................P. 48
c Aspect ratio .....................................P. 55
d Record mode ..................................P. 54
e AF mode .........................................P. 43
AF target .........................................P. 44
f Image stabilizer...............................P. 49

1 Press Q.
2 Highlight items with FGHI or

Basic guide Framing pictures in the viewfinder
When the viewfinder is used to frame photographs, the super control panel will be
displayed in the monitor. The panel can be hidden or displayed by pressing the INFO
button.
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 Framing pictures in the monitor
When pictures are framed in the monitor, settings can be adjusted using the live control(P. 24) or LV super control panel. Before using the LV super control panel, select [On]for [KControl Settings] (P. 87) > [Live SCP].

1 Press Q.

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option.

• To choose an option from a menu, highlight theitem and press Q.

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Using live control
The live control is used to adjust settings when pictures are framed in the monitor. The
effects can be viewed in the monitor. In modes other than P/S/A/M/n, you will needto adjust settings in the custom menu (P. 86) before using the live control.
IS OFF

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Settings

 Available settings
Record mode ........................................P. 54
Flash mode ...........................................P. 65
Flash intensity control ...........................P. 66
Metering mode......................................P. 48
AF mode ...............................................P. 43
ISO sensitivity .......................................P. 55
Face priority ..........................................P. 46
Movie sound record ..............................P. 67

Image stabilizer ....................................P. 49
Picture mode ........................................P. 52
Scene mode .........................................P. 19
Art filter mode .......................................P. 18
n mode ...............................................P. 67
White balance .......................................P. 50
Sequential shooting/self-timer ..............P. 56
Aspect ratio...........................................P. 55

1 Press Q to display the live control.
• To hide the live control, press Q again.

2

Highlight items with FG,
then use HI or the sub dial
to highlight an option andpress Q.
• The selected settings take effectautomatically if no operations are
performed for about 8 seconds.

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# Cautions• Some items are not available in some shooting modes.

% Tips
For information on displaying or hiding the live control. g [KControl Settings] (P. 87)

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When framing pictures in the viewfinder, you can adjust settings quickly using themulti-function button. At default settings, the Fn2 button is assigned the role of themulti-function button.

Basic guide

Using the Multi-Function Button

 Choosing a function

1 Press and hold the Fn2 button and rotate the dial.
• The menus are displayed.

• Release the button when the desired function is selected.

 Using multifunction options
Press the Fn2 button. An option selection dialog will be displayed.
[a] assigned to Fn2 button
Press andhold Q/Fn2

Fn2
Fn2

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2 Keep rotating the dial to select the desired function.

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Zoom frame AF

Fn2
Other option assigned to Fn2 button
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Highlight and shadow
control options

White balance options

Function
Highlight and shadow control (P. 47)
White balancea (Zoom frame AF/zoom AF) (P. 45)
Aspect ratio selection (P. 55)

Aspect ratio options

Main dial (o)Sub dial (r)Decrease

Increase

Select an option
Zoom frame AF: Exposure compensation
Zoom AF: Zoom in or out
Select an option

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Using the menus
Basic guide1 Press the MENU button to display the menus.
Shooting Menu 1

Menus
1

Basic operations

W Preliminary and basic shooting
options
X Advanced shooting options
q Playback and retouch options
c Custom menu
# Accessory port menu*d Camera setup(e.g., date and language)

Tab

Operation
guide

2

Card Setup
Reset/Myset
Picture ModeD
Image Aspect
Digital Tele-converter

Set

Back

Press the MENU
button to go backone screen* Not displayed at default settings.

j
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Press Q to
confirm thesetting

2 Use FG to select a tab and press Q.
3 Select an item using FG and press Q to display options for theselected item.

Function

The current setting is displayed

Shooting Menu 2
1
2

Back

j /Y
Image Stabilizer
Bracketing
Multiple Exposurew# RC Mode

Shooting Menu 2
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Bracketing
Multiple Exposurew# RC Mode

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Back

Set

4 Use FG to highlight an option and press Q to select.
• Press the MENU button repeatedly to exit the menu.

$ Notes• For details on the functions that can be set with the menu, refer to “Menu directory”(P. 111).
• A guide is displayed for about 2 seconds after you select an option. Press the INFO
button to view or hide guides.

% Tips• Camera settings can be customized to your shooting style: Use the custom menus tocustomize camera settings to your own goals or taste. g “Customizing camera settings”(P. 86)• Using accessory port devices: Settings for the EVF and OLYMPUS PENPAL accessories
are accessed from the accessory port menu. This menu is not displayed by default, andyou will need to display it before proceeding. g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 86)

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Using the Touch screen

Live Guides

Basic guide

Use the touch screen during playback or when framing pictures in the monitor. You canalso use the touch screen to adjust settings in the super control and LV super control
panels.

Tab

The touch screen can be used with live guides.

1 Touch the tab and swipe your finger to theleft to display live guides.

2

ISO-A

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Use your finger to position the sliders.

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Shooting Mode
You can focus and shoot by tapping the monitor.
Tap

to cycle through touch screen settings.

Basic operations• Tap to select items.

Touch screen operations disabled.
Tap a subject to focus and automatically release
the shutter.

ISO

200

Tap to display a focus frame and focus on thesubject in the selected area. You can use thetouch screen to choose the position and size ofthe focus frame. Photographs can be taken bypressing the shutter button.

 Previewing Your Subject (

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1 Tap the subject in the display.
• An AF frame will be displayed.
• Use the slider to choose the size of the frame.

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the focus frame.

• Use your finger to scroll the display.

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Basic guide

Playback ModeUse the touch screen to page through images or zoom in and out.
 Full-Frame Playback
Viewing Additional Images• Slide your finger to the left to view later frames, right toscroll view earlier frames.
• Keep your finger on the edges of the display to scroll
continuously backward or forward through pictures.

Basic operations

Playback Zoom
• Slide the bar up or down to zoom in or out.
• Use your finger to scroll the display when the picture iszoomed in.
• Tap F to display Index playback. For calendar
playback, tap F until the calendar is displayed.

 Index/Calendar Playback
Page Ahead/Page Back
• Slide your finger up to view the next page, down to view
the previous page.
• Use t or u to choose the number of images
displayed.
• For single-frame playback, tap u until the current
image is displayed full frame.

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Adjusting Settings
Settings can be adjusted in the super control and LV super control panels.

1 Display the super control panel.
• Press Q to display the cursor.

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3 Rotate the dial to choose an option.
• The situations in which touch screen operations are not available include the following.
Movie recording/panorama/3D/e-portrait/multiple exposure/during bulb or time
photography/one-touch white balance dialog/when buttons or dials are in use• In self-timer mode, the timer can be started by tapping the display. Tap again to stop thetimer.
• Do not touch the display with your fingernails or other sharp objects.
• Gloves or monitor covers may interfere with touch screen operation.

% TipsBasic operations# Cautions

Disabling the touch screen. g [Touch Screen Settings] (P. 93)

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Information displayed in the monitor
Basic guide

Shooting Framing pictures in the viewfinder

Information displayed in the monitor

MY1
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1 Battery check
7 Lit up: Ready for use
8 Lit up: Battery is running low
9 Blinks (red) : Charging required
2 Shooting mode...................P. 12, 57 – 61
3 Myset ..............................................P. 42
4 Available recording time
5 Number of storable still pictures ...P. 110
6 ISO sensitivity .................................P. 55
7 White balance .................................P. 50
8 Highlight and shadow control..........P. 47

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Flash intensity control ......P. 66
Bottom: Exposure compensation
indicator............................P. 47
0 Exposure compensation value........P. 47
a Aperture value .........................P. 57 – 58
b Shutter speed ..........................P. 57 – 58
c AE Lock u ...................................P. 48
d AF confirmation mark......................P. 14
e Flash ...............................................P. 65(blinks: charging in progress)
f PBH (displayed when camera isreceiving power from power battery
holder).............................................P. 92

You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button.
g “Choosing the Information displayed in the monitor” (P. 39)
Choose the viewfinder display style. g [Built-in EVF Style] (P. 92)

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1 Card write indicator ...........................P. 5
2 Super FP flash s ..........................P. 66
3 RC mode.........................................P. 97
4 Auto bracket t ............................P. 63
5 Multiple exposure a .....................P. 62
6 High frame rate ...............................P. 92
7 Digital Tele-converter ......................P. 64
8 Face priority I .........................P. 46, 86
9 Movie sound ...................................P. 68
0 Internal temperature warningm .........................................P. 101
a Focal length ..................................P. 104
b Flash ...............................................P. 65(blinks: charging in progress)c AF confirmation mark......................P. 14
d Image stabilizer...............................P. 49
e Art filter ...........................................P. 18
Scene mode....................................P. 19
Picture mode...................................P. 52
f White balance .................................P. 50
g Sequential shooting/self-timer ........P. 56
h Aspect ratio .....................................P. 55
i Record mode (still images) .............P. 54
j Record mode (movies) ...................P. 55
k Available recording time

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l Number of storable still pictures ...P. 110
m Highlight and shadow control..........P. 47
n Top:
Flash intensity control ......P. 66
Bottom: Exposure compensation
indicator............................P. 47
o Exposure compensation value........P. 47
p Aperture value .........................P. 57 – 58
q Shutter speed ..........................P. 57 – 58
r Histogram .................................P. 39, 40
s AE Lock u ...................................P. 48
t Shooting mode...................P. 12, 57 – 61
u Myset ..............................................P. 42
v Touch screen mode ........................P. 27
w Flash intensity control .....................P. 66
x ISO sensitivity .................................P. 55
y AF mode .........................................P. 43
z Metering mode ................................P. 48
A Flash mode .....................................P. 65
B Battery check
7 Lit up : Ready for use
8 Lit up : Battery is running low
9 Blinks (red) : Charging required
C Live guide recall ........................P. 21, 27

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Basic guide Framing pictures in the monitor

You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button.
g “Choosing the Information displayed in the monitor” (P. 39)

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Playback
Simplified display
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1 Battery check ............................P. 30, 31
2 Eye-Fi upload complete ..................P. 93
3 Print reservation
Number of prints .............................P. 81
4 Sound record ..................................P. 68
5 Protect ............................................P. 17
6 Image selected
7 File number .....................................P. 91
8 Frame number
9 Storage device ..............................P. 103
0 Record mode ..................................P. 54
a Aspect ratio ...............................P. 55, 72
b 3D image ........................................P. 61
c Date and time ...................................P. 9
d Aspect border .................................P. 55
e AF target .........................................P. 44

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f Shooting mode...................P. 12, 57 – 61
g Exposure compensation .................P. 47
h Shutter speed ..........................P. 57 – 58
i Aperture value .........................P. 57 – 58
j Focal length ..................................P. 104
k Flash intensity control .....................P. 66
l White balance compensation..........P. 50
m Color space.....................................P. 90
n Picture mode...................................P. 52
o Compression rate ...........................P. 54
p Pixel count ......................................P. 54
q ISO sensitivity .................................P. 55
r White balance .................................P. 50
s Metering mode ................................P. 48
t Histogram .................................P. 39, 40

You can switch the monitor display using the INFO button.
g “Displaying information during playback” (P. 40)

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Quick task index

Taking pictures with automatic settings

iAUTO (A)12

Easy photography with special effects

Art filter (ART)18

Choosing an aspect ratio

Aspect ratio

55

Quickly matching settings to the scene

Scene (SCN)

19

Pro-level photography made simple

Live guide

21

Taking pictures so that whites come out
white and blacks come out black

Exposure compensation

47

Taking pictures with a blurred background
Taking pictures that stop the subject inmotion or convey a sense of motion
Taking pictures with the correct color
Processing pictures to match the subject/
Taking monotone pictures
Focus/Focusing on one area
When the camera won’t focus on yoursubject
Focusing on a small spot in the frame/
confirming focus before shooting
Recomposing photographs after focusing

Live guide21

Aperture priority shooting

57

Live guide21

Shutter priority shooting

58

White balance50

One-touch white balance

51

Picture Mode52

Art filter (ART)18

Touch screen

27

AF target

44

Zoom frame AF/zoom AF

45

Touch screen

27

Focus lock44

Zoom frame AF/zoom AF

45

Focus lock44

C-AF+TR (AF Tracking)43

Turning off the beep speaker

8 (Beep sound)88

Disabling the flash/taking photos without
the flash

Flash

65

ISO/DIS Mode

55/19

Image Stabilizer

49

Reducing camera shake

Taking pictures of a subject against
backlight
Photographing fireworks
Reducing image noise (mottling)

Anti-Shock89

Self-timer

56

Remote cable106

Flash shooting

65

Gradation (Picture Mode)52

Bulb/time photography

59

Scene (SCN)

19

Noise Reduct.

89

Quick task indexgShooting

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Quick task index

Quick task index

Taking pictures without white subjects
appearing too white or black subjects
appearing too dark
Optimizing the monitor/
adjusting monitor hue

Gradation (Picture Mode)

52

Histogram/
Exposure compensation

39/47

Highlight and shadow control

47

Monitor brightness
adjustment

85

Live View Boost

88

Preview function

58

Test Picture

94

Level Gauge(G/Info Settings)

39

Shooting with deliberate composition

Displayed Grid
(G/Info Settings)

87

Zooming in on photos to check focus

Autoq (Rec View)

85

Self-portraits

Self-timer

56

Checking set effect before taking a
pictureTaking pictures while checking the levelof the camera

Sequential shooting

Sequential shooting

56

Extending the useful life of the battery

Sleep

88

Increasing the number of pictures thatcan be taken

Record mode

54g

Playback/Retouch
Viewing images on a TV

Playback on TV

74

Viewing slideshows with backgroundmusic

Slideshow

71

Brightening shadows

Shadow Adj (JPEG Edit)

72

Dealing with red-eye

Redeye Fix (JPEG Edit)

72

Printing made easy

Direct printing

82

Commercial prints

Creating a print order81

Simple photo sharing

OLYMPUS PENPAL

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Camera Settings

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Restoring default settings

Reset

42

Saving the settings

Myset

42

Changing the menu display language

W

85

Table of Contents
Basic guide4

Names of parts and functions ...10
Names of parts .........................10
Camera10

Shooting
Playback

30
32

Quick task index

33

Basic photography/
frequently-used options

39

Choosing the Information
displayed in the monitor ............39

Basic operations ........................12
Camera controls .......................12

Choosing a control panel for
live view.......................................39

Mode dial
The Shutter and R Buttons

Displaying information during
playback ......................................40

12
13

Taking photographs/shooting
movies ...................................14
Playback/Erasing ......................16
Viewing Images
VolumeErasing images
Protecting images

16
17
17
17

Using art filters..........................18
Shooting in scene mode ...........19
Using Movie Mode (n) ............20
Shooting Options ......................21
Using live guides
Using the super control panel
Using live control
Using the Multi-Function
Button

21
22
24
25

Using the menus.......................26
Using the Touch screen ............27
Live Guides
Shooting Mode
Playback Mode
Adjusting Settings

27
27
28
28

Table of Contents

Preparations for shooting ...........4
Charging and inserting thebattery .....................................4
Inserting and removing cards .....5
Attaching a lens to the camera ...6
Attaching the flash unit ...............7
Power on ....................................8
Setting the date/time...................9

Information displayed in themonitor ........................................30
Information displayed in themonitor ..................................30

Other uses for the INFO
button ..........................................41
Restoring default or custom
settings........................................42
Using reset settings ..................42
Saving Myset ............................42
Using Myset ..............................42
Choosing a focus mode
(AF mode)....................................43
Choosing a focus target(AF target) ...................................44
Focus lock ................................44
Quick AF target selection..........44
Toggling quickly between AF
and MF ..................................44
Zoom frame AF/zoom AF ...........45
Face priority AF/
pupil detection AF ......................46
Taking pictures using facepriority....................................46
Controlling exposure(exposure compensation)..........47
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Changing the brightness ofhighlights and shadows ............47

Table of Contents

Choosing how the camera
measures brightness(metering) ....................................48
Exposure lock (AE lock) ............48
Reducing camera shake(the image stabilizer)..................49
Adjusting color(white balance) ...........................50
White balance compensation ...50
One-touch white balance ..........51
Processing options(picture mode) ............................52
Image quality (record mode) .....54
Choosing a record mode ..........54

Recording multiple exposuresin a single image(multiple exposure) ....................62
Varying settings over a seriesof photographs (bracketing) .....63
Digital Zoom
(Digital Tele-converter) ..............64

Flash shooting

65

Using a flash(flash photography) ...................65
Adjusting flash output(Flash intensity control).............66
Using external flash units
designated for use with thiscamera .........................................66
Other external flash units ..........66

Setting the image aspect ...........55
ISO sensitivity.............................55
Sequential shooting/using theself timer .....................................56

Other shooting options

57“Point-and-shoot”
photography(P program mode) ......................57
Choosing aperture(A aperture-priority mode) ........57
Choosing shutter speed(S shutter-priority mode)...........58

67

Changing the settings formovie recording .........................67
Adding effects to a movie .........67
Movie sound options (recording
sound with movies)................68
Viewing movies ..........................68

Playback options

69

Single-frame playback ...............69

Choosing aperture andshutter speed(M manual mode) .......................58
Choosing when the exposure
ends(bulb/time photography) ........59

Canceling all protections...........70

Taking Panoramas......................60
Taking pictures fora panorama ...........................60

Image overlay .............................73

3D Photography..........................61

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Shooting and viewing
moviesAll-frame erase ...........................70
Rotate ..........................................70
Slideshow....................................71
Editing still images.....................72
Audio recording..........................73
Viewing camera images on TV ...74

Sending and receiving
images76

Receiving images/adding ahost ..............................................76
Editing the address book ..........77
Creating albums .........................77

Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2 78
Windows ...................................78
Macintosh .................................79
Copying pictures to a computer
without OLYMPUS Viewer 2.......79

Printing pictures81

Print reservation (DPOF) ...........81
Creating a print order................81
Removing all or selectedpictures from the print order...81
Direct printing (PictBridge) .......82
Easy printing .............................83
Custom printing ........................83

Camera setup

85

Setup Menu .................................85
X (Date/time setting) ...............85
W (Changing the display
language) ..............................85i (Monitor brightness
adjustment)............................85
Rec View ..................................85
c/# Menu Display ..................85
Firmware...................................85

86

Before Using the Custom/
Accessory Port Menus ..........86
Custom Menu options................86
R AF/MF ..................................86
S Button/Dial ...........................86
T Release/j .........................87
U Disp/8/PC ..........................87
V Exp/p/ISO..........................88
W #Custom .............................89
X K/Color/WB .......................89
Y Record/Erase .......................90
Z Movie ...................................92b Built-In EVF ..........................92
k K Utility ..............................92
 AEL/AFL................................93 Button Function.....................93

Table of Contents

Sending images ..........................76

Customizing camera
settings

Accessory port menu options...95
A OLYMPUS PENPAL Share ...95
B OLYMPUS PENPAL Album...95
C Electronic Viewfinder ...........95
Recording movies with the
shutter button .............................96
Taking a photograph whenrecording ends.......................96
Wireless remote control flash
photography ...............................97

Information98

Shooting tips and information ...98
Error codes ...............................100
Cleaning and storing thecamera .......................................102
Cleaning the camera ..............102
Storage ...................................102
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Table of Contents

Cleaning and checking theimage pickup device ............102
Pixel mapping Checking the image
processing functions............102
Card basics ...............................103
Usable cards...........................103
Formatting the card ................103
Battery and charger .................104
Using an optional AC
adapter ......................................104
Using your charger abroad .....104
Interchangeable lenses............104
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens
specifications .......................105
Principal Accessories ..............106
Mount adapter ........................106
Remote cable (RM–UC1) .......106
Converter lenses ....................106
Macro arm light (MAL–1) ........107
Microphone set (SEMA–1) .....107
Power Battery Holder(HLD-6)................................107
Exposure warning display .......107
Flash modes that can be set
by shooting mode ....................108
Flash synchronization andshutter speed ............................109
External flash shooting............109
Record mode and file size/
number of storable still
pictures ..................................... 110
Menu directory.......................... 111
Specifications ........................... 115

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

118

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......... 118

System chart

126

Index

128

Basic photography/frequently-used
options

1

Use the INFO button to display photo info or control panels for choosing shooting
options.

Choosing the Information displayed in the monitor

1

Framing pictures in the viewfinder
INFO

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Super control panel

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Indicators hidden

Framing pictures in the monitor
INFO
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Highlight & Shadow display*

Histogram display
INFO

INFO

01:02:03

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Level gauge display*

Basic photography/frequently-used options

Press the INFO button to choose the information displayed when shooting.

Image only

You can display a framing grid or choose the type of grid displayed using [G/Info
Settings] > [LV-Info]. (P. 87)

Choosing a control panel for live view
Shooting options can be displayed by pressing Q. You can choose the types of display
available using the [KControl Settings] option in the custom menus (P. 87).
Art filter menu*1
ART

1

INFO

Pop Art1

IS OFFj
SCN

1Portrait

7

Set

Exit

Set

Scene menu*1

P

INFO

Metering
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The INFO button can be used to choose the information displayed during playback.
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INFO

Image only
INFO

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Light box display*

4:3

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Overall display (P. 32)

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INFO

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Simplified display (P. 32)

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Histogram display** Displayed when [On] is selected for [G/Info Settings] > [q Info]. (P. 87)
Histogram display
Display a histogram showing the distribution of brightness in the image. The horizontal axis
gives the brightness, the vertical axis the number of pixels of each brightness in the image.
Areas above the upper limit at shooting are displayed in red, those below the lower limit inblue, and the area metered using spot metering in green.
Highlight & Shadow display
Areas above the upper limit of brightness for the image are shown in red, those below thelower limit in blue. [Histogram Settings] (P. 88)
Light box display
Compare two images side-by-side. Press Q to select the image on the opposite side of thedisplay.
• The base image is displayed on the right. Use HI or sub dial to highlight an image andpress Q to move it to the left. The image to be compared to the image on the left canbe selected on the right. To choose a different base image, highlight the right frame andpress Q.
• Press Fn1 to zoom the images in. Rotate the main dial to choose a zoom ratio. When
images are zoomed in, use FGHI to scroll and the sub dial to select the image.
Fn1

2x

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Fn1

2x

Fn1

2x

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Other uses for the INFO button
 One-touch white balance
Select [P] or [Q] for one-touch white balance.
 Color temperature
Select [CWB] to choose the color temperature. (P. 50)

12x Highlight and shadow control
Highlights and shadows can be adjusted from the exposure compensation dialog. (P. 47)
 Focal length
Select IS mode and choose a focal length for image stabilization. (P. 49)
 Help
Help is displayed automatically about two seconds after an
item is selected. To disable help, press the INFO button.
Press the INFO button again to re-enable help.

Shooting Menu 1
1
2

Card Setup
Reset/Myset
Delete all pictures in the
PictureModecard or format jmemoryD the memory card.
4:3
Image Aspect
Digital Tele-converter
Off

Back

Set

 Manual flash compensation
Flash output can be selected from flash mode manual flash level options. (P. 65)

Basic photography/frequently-used options

 Playback zoom
Press the INFO button to choose the zoom ratio for thezoom frame display.

 Manual exposure compensation for the zoom display
Press the INFO button to preview how the selected shutter speed and aperture
affect exposure when you have zoomed in on your subject in mode M (BULB/TIME
excluded). Settings can be adjusted using the arrow pad or dial. (P. 45)
 Face priority AF/AF target mode
Press the INFO button in the AF target selection display to use the direction keys toselect face-priority or AF target mode. (P. 44)

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Restoring default or custom settings
Camera settings can be easily restored to one of three presets.
Reset:
Myset:1

Quick Myset:

Restore default settings.
Restore preselected settings for P, A, S, or M mode. The shooting mode
does not change. Up to four sets of preselected settings can be stored.
Stored settings take effect while the Fn1 or R button is pressed. Shooting
mode is adjusted to the preset settings.

Basic photography/frequently-used options

Using reset settings

1 Select [Reset/Myset] in shooting menu W(P. 111).

2 Select [Reset] and press Q.

• Highlight [Reset] and press I to choose the reset
type. To reset all settings except the time and date,highlight [Full] and press Q.
g “Menu directory” (P. 111)

Reset/Myset
Reset
Myset1
Myset2
Myset3
Myset4

Basic
Set
Set
Set
Set

Set

Back

3 Select [Yes] and press Q.
Saving Myset

1 Adjust settings in order to save.
2 Select [Reset/Myset] in shooting menu W (P. 111).
3 Select the desired destination ([Myset1]–[Myset4]) and press I.
• [Set] appears next to destinations ([Myset1]–[Myset4]) to which settings have alreadybeen saved. Selecting [Set] again overwrites the registered setting.
• To cancel the registration, select [Reset].

4 Select [Set] and press Q.
g “Menu directory” (P. 111)

Using Myset

1 Select [Reset/Myset] in shooting menu W(P. 111).

2 Select the desired settings ([Myset1]–[Myset4])
and press Q.

3 Select [Set] and press Q.

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Reset/Myset
Reset
Myset1
Myset2
Myset3
Myset4

Back

Basic
Set
Set
Set
Set

Set

Choosing a focus mode (AF mode)
Select a focusing method (focus mode).

1 Display the super control panel or live control
and select the AF mode item.

2

Use the sub dial to choose a setting.
• The selected AF mode is displayed on the monitor.

AF Mode
ISO
AUTO

WB
AUTO

NORM

AUTO

i
4:3

NormalAEL / AFL

250 F5.6

4080

S-AF (single AF)

The camera focuses once when the shutter button is pressedhalfway. When the focus is locked, a beep sounds, and the AF
confirmation mark and the AF target mark light up. This modeis suitable for taking pictures of still subjects or subjects withlimited movement.

C-AF(continuous AF)

The camera repeats focusing while the shutter button remains
pressed halfway. When the subject is in focus, the AF
confirmation mark lights up on the monitor and the beep sounds
when the focus is locked at the first and second time. Even if
the subject moves or you change the composition of the picture,
the camera continues trying to focus.
• Four Thirds system lenses focus using [S-AF].

MF (manual focus)

This function allows you to
manually focus on any subject.
[MF Assist] (P. 86): The focus
ring can be used for zoom
display.
[Focus Ring] (P. 86): Choosethe ) (close up) direction.

)

Near

Focus ring

S-AF+MF
After pressing the shutter button halfway to focus in [S-AF](simultaneous use of mode, you can turn the focus ring to fine-adjust focus manually.
S-AF mode and MF
mode)

C-AF+TR(AF tracking)1
Basic photography/frequently-used options

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Press the shutter button halfway to focus; the camera thentracks and maintains focus on the current subject while the
shutter button is held in this position.
• The AF target is displayed in red if the camera can no longer
track the subject. Release the shutter button and then frame
the subject again and press the shutter button halfway.
• Four Thirds system lenses focus using [S-AF].

% Tips• The [Rls Priority S] (P. 87) and [Rls Priority C] (P. 87) options can be used to choose
whether the shutter can be released when the camera is unable to focus.

$ Notes• “Subjects that are difficult to focus on” (P. 98)

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Choosing a focus target (AF target)
Use FGHI to select AF targets.
• “All targets” mode is restored if you move the cursor off the screen.
• You can choose from the following three target types. Press the INFO button and
use FG.

1
Basic photography/frequently-used options

All Targets

Single Target

Group Target

The camera automaticallychooses from the full set of
focus targets.

Select the focus target
manually.

The camera automaticallychooses from the targets inthe selected group.

Focus lockIf the camera is unable to focus on your chosen subject, select single target mode and use
focus lock to focus on another subject at about the same distance.

1 In [S-AF] mode, position the AF target over the subject and press the
shutter button halfway.

• Make sure that the AF confirmation mark is lighting up.
• Focus locks while the shutter button is pressed halfway.

2 Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, recompose the photographand then press the shutter button the rest of the way down.

• Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while pressing the
shutter button halfway.

Quick AF target selection
You can save the selected AF target for quick recall using the Fn1/Fn2 or R buttons.
• Select the AF target using [P Set Home] (P. 86).
• Assign [P Home] to the button using the [Button Function] option (P. 86).

Toggling quickly between AF and MF
The Fn1/Fn2 or R button can be used to toggle [MF].
• Assign the [MF] function to the button using the [Button Function] option (P. 86).

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Zoom frame AF/zoom AF
You can also zoom in on an area of the image in the monitor and adjust focus.
Choosing a high zoom ratio allows you to use autofocus to focus on a smaller area
than is normally covered by the AF target. You can also position the focus target more
precisely.

1

ISO

200

LN

LN

HD

250 F5.6

0.0

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Shooting display

30HD

250 F5.6

0.0

Zoom frame AF

01:02:03

30

aZoom AF

1 Before proceeding, use [Button Function] (P. 86) to assign [a] to abutton.

2 Press the a button to display the zoom frame.
• If the camera was focused using autofocus
just before the button was pressed, thezoom frame will be displayed at the current
focus position.
• Use FGHI to position the zoom frame.
• Press the INFO button and use FG tochoose the zoom ratio.

5x
7x
10x
14x
Comparison of AF andzoom frames

3 Press the U button again to zoom in on the zoom frame.

Basic photography/frequently-used options

a

ISO

200

Q / a (Press and hold)a• Use FGHI to position the zoom frame.
• Rotate the dial to choose the zoom ratio.

4 Press the shutter button halfway to initiate autofocus.

• The zoom is cancelled.
• If [mode2] is selected for [LV Close Up Mode] (P. 88), pressing the shutter button will
not cancel zoom and the camera will focus continuously while the shutter button ispressed halfway.

# Cautions• Zoom is visible only in the monitor and has no effect on the resulting photographs.

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Face priority AF/pupil detection AF
The camera detects faces and adjusts focus and digital ESP.

Taking pictures using face priority

1

1 Display the super control panel or live control
and select the face priority item.

Basic photography/frequently-used options

2

I Face Priority
ISO
AUTO

Use the sub dial to choose a setting.

WB
AUTO

NORM

AUTO
4:3

NormalAEL / AFL
01:01:07

250 F5.6

4080

JFace Priority Off

Face priority off.

I

Face Priority On

Face priority on.

K

Face & Eye Priority On

The autofocus system selects the pupil of the eyeclosest to the camera for face-priority AF.

L

Face & R. Eye Priority On

The autofocus system selects the pupil of the eyeon the right for face-priority AF.

M

Face & L. Eye Priority On

The autofocus system selects the pupil of the eyeon the left for face-priority AF.

3 Point the camera at your subject.
• If a face is detected, it will be indicated by a whiteborder.

i

ISO

200

LN
HD

P

250 F5.6

4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
• When the camera focuses on the face in the whiteborder, the border will turn green.
• If the camera is able to detect the subject’s eyes, it will
display a green frame over the selected eye.
(pupil detection AF)

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01:02:03

0.0

01:02:03

1023

i

ISO

200

LN
HD

P

250 F5.6

1023

5 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to shoot.
# Cautions• Face priority applies only to the first shot in each sequence taken during sequential
shooting.
• Depending on the subject, the camera may not be able to correctly detect the face.
• In metering modes other than [p (Digital ESP metering)], the camera will meter exposurefor the selected position.

$ Notes• Face priority is also available in [MF]. Faces detected by the camera are indicated bywhite frames.

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Controlling exposure (exposure compensation)
Rotate the sub dial to choose exposure compensation. Choose positive (“+”) values tomake pictures brighter, negative (“–”) values to make pictures darker. Exposure can be
adjusted by ±3 EV.

1
No compensation (0)Positive (+)% TipsTo change the exposure adjustment interval. g [EV Step] (P. 88)/
Changing the direction of the dial. g [Dial Direction] (P. 87)/
If [Button Function] (P. 86) is used to assign [F] (exposure compensation) to a button,
exposure compensation can be adjusted after [F] is pressed.

# Cautions• Exposure compensation is not available in A, M, or SCN modes.

Changing the brightness of highlights and shadows
Before shooting begins, use [Button Function] (P. 86)
to assign [F] (exposure compensation) to a button.
Press F and then the INFO button to display exposurecompensation options. Use HI to adjust exposurecompensation. Adjust exposure downward to makeshadows darker, upward to make highlights brighter.
INFO

INFO

0

IS 1

j
ISO

200

LN
0

P

250 F5.6 +2.0

HD

Basic photography/frequently-used options

Negative (–)

01:02:03

1234

INFO
+1

0

Exposurecompensation

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Choosing how the camera measures brightness(metering)
Choose how the camera meters subject brightness.

1 Display the super control panel or live control
and select the metering item.

1

Metering
ISO
AUTO

2 Use the sub dial to choose a setting.

WB
AUTO

NORM

AUTO

i
4:3

Basic photography/frequently-used options

NormalAEL / AFL
01:01:07

250 F5.64080pDigital ESP
metering

The camera meters exposure in 324 areas of the frameand optimizes exposure for the current scene or (if an
option other than [OFF] is selected for [I Face Priority])
portrait subject. This mode is recommended for generaluse.

HCenter weighted
averagingmetering

This metering mode provides the averagemetering between the subject and thebackground lighting, placing more weighton the subject at the center.

I

Spot metering

Choose this option to meter a small area
(about 2% of the frame) with the camera
pointed at the object you wish to meter.
Exposure will be adjusted according to thebrightness at the metered point.

IHI

Spot metering highlight control

Increases spot metering exposure. Ensures brightsubjects appear bright.

ISH

Spot metering shadow control

Lowers spot metering exposure. Ensures dark subjects
appear dark.

3 Press the shutter button halfway.
• Normally, the camera will start metering when the shutter button is pressed halfway
and lock exposure while the shutter button is held in this position.

Exposure lock (AE lock)Press Fn1 to lock only exposure. Exposure lock can beused when you want to set focus and exposure separately
while recomposing photographs, or if you want to take aseries of photographs at the same exposure.
• [Button Function] can be used to assign exposure andfocus lock to other buttons.

ISO

400

LN
HD

AEL

P

250 F5.6

0.0

01:02:03

AE lock

Exposure locks and a B icon is displayed when the button is pressed once. Press
the shutter button to take a picture.
• Press the button again to cancel AE lock.

% TipsTo activate AE lock with a set metering mode. g [AEL Metering] (P. 88)

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Reducing camera shake (the image stabilizer)
You can reduce the amount of camera shake that can occur when shooting in low lightsituations or shooting with high magnification.

1 Display the super control panel or live control
and select the image stabilizer item.

Image Stabilizer
ISO
AUTO

WB
AUTO

NORM

AUTO

i

1

4:3

2 Use the sub dial to choose a setting.

AEL / AFL
01:01:07

250 F5.6

4080

JIS OffImage stabilizer is off.

e

Auto

Image stabilizer is on.

fVertical IS

Image stabilization applies only to vertical (Y) camera
shake. Use when panning the camera horizontally.

g

Horizontal IS

Image stabilization applies only to horizontal (Z) camera
shake. Use when panning the camera horizontally with thecamera held in portrait orientation.

Choosing a focal length (Micro Four Thirds/Four Thirds System lenses excluded)
Use focal length information to reduce camera shake when shooting with lenses that are not
Micro Four Thirds or Four Thirds system lenses.

1 Select the image stabilizer item in the supercontrol panel or live control and press the INFO
button.

j
WB
AUTO

4:3

2 Use HI to choose a focal length and press
Q.

LF
Auto

P

HD

50

Basic photography/frequently-used options

Normalmm• Choose a focal length between 8 mm and 1000 mm.
• Choose the value that most closely matches to the onethat is printed on the lens.

# Cautions• The image stabilizer cannot correct excessive camera shake or camera shake that occurs
when the shutter speed is set to the slowest speed. In these cases, it is recommended
that you use a tripod.
• When using a tripod, set [Image Stabilizer] to [OFF].
• When using a lens with an image stabilization function, turn off the image stabilizer
function of either the lens or the camera.
• You may notice an operating sound or vibration when the image stabilizer is activated.

% TipsPressing the shutter button halfway activates image stabilization. g [Half Way Rls With IS](P. 87)

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Adjusting color (white balance)
White balance (WB) ensures that white objects in images recorded by the camera
appear white. [AUTO] is suitable in most circumstances, but other values can beselected according to the light source when [AUTO] fails to produce the desired results
or you wish to introduce a deliberate color cast into your images.

1

1 Display the super control panel or live control
and select the white balance item.

WB
ISO
AUTO

WB
AUTO

Basic photography/frequently-used options

NORM

AUTO

i
4:3

NormalAEL / AFL

250 F5.6

24080

Use the sub dial to choose a setting.
WB modeAuto whitebalance

Preset whitebalance

Color temperatureLight conditions

WB
AUTO

k

5

5300K

For shooting outdoors on a clear day,or to capture the reds in a sunset or
the colors in a fireworks display

N

7500K

For shooting outdoors in the shadowson a clear day

O

6000K

For shooting outdoors on a cloudy day

1

3000K

For shooting under a tungsten light

>

4000K

For subjects lit by fluorescent lights

U

k

n

5500K

Use this mode for general use.

For underwater photography
For flash shooting

One-touchwhite balance P/Q(P. 51)

Color temperature
set by one-touch
WB.

When color temperature selection isdifficult

Custom whitebalance

2000K – 14000K

After pressing the INFO button,use HI buttons to select a color
temperature and then press Q.

CWB

White balance compensation
This function lets you make fine changes to the auto WB and preset WB settings.

1 Select [WB] in c Custom Menu (P. 86) tab X.
2 Select the option to be modified and press I.
3 Select a slider with HI and use FG to choose the amount.

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Auto

Adjusting the white balance in the A direction(Amber-Blue)
Higher values produce “warmer” (redder) tints, lower
values “cooler” (bluer) tints.
Adjusting the white balance in the G direction(Green-Magenta)
Higher values produce greener tints, lower values tints
that are more purple.

A

G

+2

-5

WB Preview
Back

Set

% Tips• To display a test photograph taken at the selected white balance value, press the R
button.
• Adjusting all WB mode settings at once. g [All >] (P. 89)

One-touch white balance
Measure white balance by framing a piece of paper or other white object under
the lighting that will be used in the final photograph. This is useful when shooting a
subject under natural light, as well as under various light sources with different color
temperatures.

1 Select [P] or [Q] (one-touch white balance 1 or 2) and press the
INFO button.

2 Photograph a piece of colorless (white or gray) paper.
• Frame the object so that it fills the display and no shadows fall it.
• The one-touch white balance screen appears.

3 Select [Yes] and press Q.
• The new value is saved as a preset white balance option.
• The new value is stored until one-touch white balance is measured again. Turning thepower off does not erase the data.

Basic photography/frequently-used options

4 Press Q to save settings and exit.

1% TipsIf the subject is too bright or too dark or visibly tinted, the message “WB NG Retry” will be
displayed and no value will be recorded. Correct the problem and repeat the process from
Step 1.

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Processing options (picture mode)
Select a picture mode and make individual adjustments to contrast, sharpness, andother parameters. Changes to each picture mode are stored separately.

1 Select [Picture Mode] in shooting menu W(P. 111).

1

2

2 Select an option with FG and press Q.

Basic photography/frequently-used options

Card Setup
Reset/Myset
Picture ModeD
Image Aspect
Digital Tele-converter

Back

j
4:3
Off
Set

Picture modeshi-Enhance

i

Vivid

Produces vivid colors.

jNaturalProduces natural colors.

Z

Muted

Produces flat tones.

aPortrait

Produces beautiful skin tones.

Produces more impressive-looking results suited to the scene.

Monotone

Produces black and white tone.

CustomSelect one picture mode, set the parameters, and register thesetting.

j Pop Artk Soft Focus
l Pale&Light Colorm Light Tonen Grainy Filmo Pin Holes Dioramat Cross Process
u Gentle Sepia
v Dramatic Tone
Y Key Line

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Shooting Menu 1
1

Choose an art filter and select the desired effect.

3 Press I to display settings for the selected option.
h

i-a

J

K

Contrast

Distinction between light and dark

D

D

D

D

Sharpness

Sharpness of the image

D

D

D

D

Saturation

Vividness of the color

D

D

k

D

Gradation

Adjust tone (gradation).

NormalUse [Normal] mode for general
uses.

High Key

Gradation for a bright subject.

Low Key

Gradation for a dark subject.

Effect(i-Enhance)

Sets the extent that the effect will
be applied.

B&W Filter(Monotone)

Creates a black and white image.
The filter color is brightened
and the complementary color isdarkened.

N:Neutral

Creates a normal black andwhite image.

Ye:Yellow

Reproduces clearly defined whitecloud with natural blue sky.

Or:Orange

Slightly emphasizes colors inblue skies and sunsets.

R:Red

Strongly emphasizes colors inblue skies and brightness ofcrimson foliage.

G:Green

Strongly emphasizes colors in
red lips and green leaves.

Pict. Tone
(Monotone)

Colors the black and white image.

N:Neutral

Creates a normal black andwhite image.

S:Sepia

Sepia

B:BlueBluishP:Purple

Purplish

G:Green

Greenish

1

D

D

D

D

D

k

k

D

k

k

D

D

k

k

D

D

Basic photography/frequently-used options

Auto

Divides the image into
detailed regions and adjusts
the brightness separately foreach region. This is effective
for images with areas of large
contrast in which the whites
appear too bright or the blacks
appear too dark.

# Cautions• Changes to contrast have no effect at settings other than [Normal].

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Image quality (record mode)
Select an image quality for photographs and movies according their intended use, forexample retouching on a computer or display on the web.

Choosing a record mode

1

1 Display the live control and highlight the current

Basic photography/frequently-used options• Photo image quality can also be adjusted from thesuper control panel.

IS OFFjrecord mode option for photographs or movies.

WB
AUTO

4:3

4608x3456

2 Use the sub dial to choose a setting.

P

RAW L F

LN

MN

HD

SN

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Record mode

 Record modes (still images)
Choose from RAW and JPEG (YF, YN, XN, and WN) modes. Choose a RAW+JPEG option
to record both a RAW and a JPEG image with each shot. JPEG modes combine image
size (Y, X, and W) and compression ratio (SF, F, N, and B). The options available can beselected using the [K Set] (P. 90) option in the custom menus.
Image size

Compression rate

Name

Pixel countSF(SuperFine)

Y (Large)

4608×3456*

YSF

YF*

YN*

YB

XSF

XF

XN*

XB

WSF

WF

WN*

WB

F
(Fine)N(Normal)B(Basic)Application

3200×2400
X (Middle)

2560×1920*
1920×1440

Select for the
print size

1600×1200
1280×960*
W (Small)

1024×768
640×480

For small prints
and use on a
web site* Default.
• The size of [X] and [W] images can be selected using the [Pixel Count] (P. 90) option in
the custom menus.

RAW image data
This format (extension “.ORF”) stores unprocessed image data for later processing. RAW
image data can not be viewed using other cameras or software, and RAW images can not
be selected for printing. JPEG copies of RAW images can be created using this camera.
g “Editing still images” (P. 72)

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 Record modes (movies)
Record mode
Full HD Fine
Full HD Normal
HD FineHD Normal

Pixel count1920×1080
1920×1080
1280×720
1280×720HD

1280×720

Frame rate
59.94i *2
59.94i *2
59.94p *2
59.94p *2

File format
MPEG-4 AVC/
H.264*1

Approx. 30 fps*3 Motion JPEG*4
640×480

Display on TVs
and other devices
For computer
playback or
editing.

• Depending on the type of card used, recording may end before the maximum length isreached.
*1 Individual movies can be up to 29 minutes long.
*2 Image sensor output about 30 fps.
*3 The frame rate may drop when an art filter is used.
*4 Files may be up to 2GB in size.

Setting the image aspect
You can change the aspect ratio (horizontal-to-vertical ratio) when taking picturesusing live view. Depending on your preference, you can set the aspect ratio to [4:3](standard), [16:9], [3:2], [1:1], or [3:4].

1 Display the super control panel or live control and select the aspect ratio
item.

2 Use the sub dial to choose a setting.
# Cautions• JPEG images are cropped to the selected aspect ratio; RAW images, however, are notcropped but are instead saved with information on the selected aspect ratio.
• When RAW images are played back, the selected aspect ratio is shown by a frame.

1
Basic photography/frequently-used options

SD

Application% Tips
For information on cropping existing photographs or changing their aspect ratio, see “Editing
still images” (P. 72).

ISO sensitivity
Increasing ISO sensitivity increases noise (graininess) but allows photographs to betaken when lighting is poor. The setting recommended in most situations is [AUTO],
which starts at ISO 200 — a value that balances noise and dynamic range — and thenadjusts ISO sensitivity according to shooting conditions.

1 Display the super control panel or live control and select the ISO
sensitivity item.

2 Use the sub dial to choose a setting.
AUTO

The sensitivity is set automatically according to the shooting conditions.

200 – 25600

Sensitivity is set to the selected value.

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% Tips
Choosing the standard and maximum ISO sensitivities. g [ISO-Auto Set] (P. 88) /Choosing the ISO step increment. g [ISO Step] (P. 88) /Using auto ISO sensitivity in mode M. g [ISO-Auto] (P. 89)

Sequential shooting/using the self timer

1
Basic photography/frequently-used options

Keep the shutter button pressed all the way down to take a series of photos.
Alternatively, you can take pictures using the self timer.

1 Display the super control panel or live control and select [o].
2 Use the sub dial to choose a setting.
oSingle-frame
shooting

Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shutter button is pressed(normal shooting mode).

T

Sequential H

Photographs are taken at about 9 frames per second (fps)while the shutter button is pressed all the way down. Focus,
exposure, and white balance are fixed at the values for the
first shot in each series ([S-AF], [MF]).

S

Sequential L

Photographs are taken at about 4 frames per second (fps)while the shutter button is pressed all the way down. Focus
and exposure are fixed according to the options selected for[AF Mode] (P. 86) and [AEL/AFL] (P. 86).

Y12s

Self-timer
12 SEC

Press the shutter button halfway to focus, the rest of the way
down to start the timer. First, the self-timer lamp lights up for
approximately 10 seconds, then it blinks for approximately 2
seconds and the picture is taken.

Y2s

Self-timer
2 SEC

Press the shutter button halfway to focus, the rest of theway down to start the timer. The self-timer lamp blinks forapproximately 2 seconds, and then the picture is taken.

$ Notes• To stop the timer before a picture is taken, press Q or G or I or the MENU button.

# Cautions• The confirmation display is not available during sequential shooting at frame rates under 5fps. At rates of 5 fps or above, the last photo taken will be displayed during shooting.
• During sequential shooting, if the battery check blinks due to low battery, the camera
stops shooting and starts saving the pictures you have taken on the card. The camera
may not save all of the pictures depending on how much battery power remains.
• Display quality may drop during sequential shooting. Filter effects are not reflected in thedisplay.
• Fix the camera securely on a tripod for self-timer shooting.
• If you stand in front of the camera to press the shutter button halfway when using the selftimer, the photograph may be out of focus.

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2 Other shooting options“Point-and-shoot” photography (P program mode)
In mode P, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture in response
to subject brightness. Set the mode dial to P.
Framing pictures in the viewfinder

Framing pictures in the monitor

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Shutter speed Aperture value

Other shooting options

AF Shooting mode
confirmation (%: Program shift)
mark2• The shutter speed and aperture selected by the camera are displayed.
• Rotate the main dial for program shift.
• Rotate the sub dial to choose exposure compensation.

# Cautions• The shutter speed and aperture displays flash if the camera is unable to achieve optimal
exposure. See “Exposure warning display” (P. 107).

Program shift (%)
In P and ART modes, you can adjust aperture and shutter speed without affecting
exposure compensation. A “s” icon appears next to the shooting mode when program shift
is in effect. To cancel program shift, rotate the dial until “s” is no longer displayed.

# Cautions• Program shift is not available when you are using a flash.

% TipsChanging the role assigned to the dial. g [Dial Function] (P. 87)

Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode)
In mode A, you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust shutter
speed for optimal exposure. After rotating the mode dial to A, rotate the main dial tochoose the aperture.

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• Rotate the sub dial to choose exposure compensation.
• Larger apertures (lower f-numbers) decrease depth offield (the area in front of or behind the focus point thatappears to be in focus), softening background details.
Smaller apertures (higher f-numbers) increase depthof field.

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Aperture value

2

Preview function

Other shooting options

You can preview depth of field (the area behind and in front of the subject that appears to
be in focus). The camera stops aperture down to the selected value while the button towhich [Preview] has been assigned is pressed. [Button Function] (P. 93)% TipsChanging the role assigned to the dial. [Dial Function] (P. 87)

Choosing shutter speed (S shutter-priority mode)
In mode S, you choose the shutter speed and let the camera automatically adjust
aperture for optimal exposure. After rotating the mode dial to S, rotate the main dial tochoose the shutter speed.
• Rotate the sub dial to choose exposure compensation.
• A fast shutter speed can freeze a fast action scene
without any blur. A slow shutter speed will blur a fastaction scene. This blurring will give the impression of
dynamic motion.

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Shutter speed% TipsChanging the role assigned to the dial. [Dial Function] (P. 87)

Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M manual mode)
In mode M, you choose both the aperture and the shutter speed. At a speed of BULB,
the shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed. After rotating the mode
dial to M, rotate the main dial to choose the aperture and the sub dial to choose the
shutter speed.
• Shutter speed can be set to values between 1/4000 and 60 seconds or to [BULB] or[LIVE TIME].

# Cautions• Exposure compensation is not available in M mode.

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Choosing when the exposure ends (bulb/time photography)
Use for night landscapes and fireworks. Shutter speeds of [BULB] and [LIVE TIME] areavailable in mode M.
Bulb photography (BULB): The shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed.
The exposure ends when the shutter button is released.
Time photography (TIME):The exposure begins when the shutter button is pressed all
the way down. To end the exposure, press the shutter button
all the way down again.

Viewing Progress in the Monitor% TipsChanging the role assigned to the dial. g [Dial Function] (P. 87) /To automatically end bulb shooting after a specified period of time. g [BULB/TIME Timer](P. 89) / To fix the focus during manual focus shooting. g [BULB/TIME Focusing] (P. 86)# Cautions• ISO sensitivity can be set to values between ISO 200 and 1600 for live bulb and live time
photography.
• To reduce camera blur during long exposures, mount the camera on a tripod and use aremote cable (P. 106).
• The following features are not available during long exposures:Sequential shooing/self-timer shooting/AE bracket shooting/image stabilizer/
flash bracketing/multiple exposure* An option other than [Off] is selected for [Live BULB] or [Live TIME].

Other shooting options

To view the progress of the exposure during shooting, choose a display interval for [Live
BULB] (P. 89) or [Live TIME] (P. 89). This makes it easier to choose when to end theexposure. If [Live TIME] is selected, the display can be refreshed by pressing the shutter
button halfway during time photography.

2

Noise in images
While shooting at slow shutter speeds, noise may appear on-screen. These phenomena
are caused when current is generated in those sections of the image pickup device thatare not normally exposed to light, resulting in a rise in temperature in the image pickup
device or image pickup device drive circuit. This can also occur when shooting with a highISO setting in a high-temperature environment. To reduce this noise, the camera activates
the noise reduction function. [Noise Reduct.] (P. 89)

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Taking Panoramas
If you have installed the supplied computer software, you can use it to join pictures
together to form a panorama. Images are framed in the monitor. g “Using
OLYMPUS Viewer 2” (P. 78)

Taking pictures for a panorama

1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN.

2Other shooting options

2 Select [Panorama] and press Q.
3 Use FGHI to choose a pan direction.
4 Take a picture, using the guides to frame theshot.

• Focus, exposure, and other settings are fixed at thevalues for the first shot.

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5 Take the remaining images, framing each shot so that the guides overlap
with the previous picture.

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[2]

Exit

[3]

Exit

• A panorama may include up to 10 images. A warning indicator (g) is displayed after
the tenth shot.

6 After taking the last shot, press Q to end the series.
# Cautions• During panorama shooting, the image previously taken for position alignment will not be
displayed. With the frames or other markers for display in the images as a guide, set thecomposition such that the edges of the overlapping images overlap within the frames.

$ Notes• Pressing Q before shooting the first frame returns to the scene mode selection menu.
Pressing Q in the midst of shooting ends the sequence of panorama shooting, and allows
you to continue with the next one.

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3D Photography
Take 3D photographs. The results can be viewed on devices that support 3D display.
Images are framed in the monitor. The camera monitor can not be used to view images
in 3D.

1 Rotate the mode dial to SCN.

2• The subject is displayed in the monitor.

3 Press the shutter button to take the first shotand keep the shutter button in this position.

Line up the image.

• Focus and exposure are locked at the values for the
first shot.
• If you are using a 3D lens, shooting is completed thefirst time the shutter button is pressed.

Cancel

4 Move the camera horizontally without rotation until the first shot is

Other shooting options

2 Select [3D Photo] and press Q.

superimposed on your subject. The camera will take the second shot
automatically.
• Do not adjust focus or zoom.
• If the camera does not take the second shot automatically or if you released the
shutter button before the second shot was taken, press the shutter button all the way
down again.

5 The two images are combined automatically.
• If the camera displays the message [3D photo was not created.], take the photographagain. The two shots are saved to separate files.

# Cautions• The quality of the display in the monitor drops slightly.
• Adjusting zoom after the first shot is taken cancels the first shot.
• The camera focuses on the subject in the center focus point only.
• Image size is fixed at 1920 × 1080.
• Image size is fixed at 1824 × 1024 SF when a 3D lens is used.
• Manual focus lenses can not be used.
• Depending on the lens and camera settings, the 3D effect may not be visible.
• The camera will not go to sleep during 3D photography.
• RAW photography is not available.
• Frame coverage is not 100%.

$ Notes• To retake the photograph after taking the first shot, press D. Press Q to save the first
shot and exit without recording a 3D image.

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Recording multiple exposures in a single image(multiple exposure)
Record multiple exposures in a single image, using the option currently selected forimage quality.

1 Select [Multiple Exposure] in shooting menu X (P. 111).
2 Adjust settings.

2
Other shooting options

Frame

Select [2f].

Auto Gain

When set to [On], the brightness of eachframe is set to 1/2 and the images areoverlaid. When set to [Off], the images
are overlaid with the original brightnessof each frame.

Overlay

Multiple Exposure

Frame
Auto Gain
Overlay

Off
Off
Off

Back

Set

When set to [On], a RAW image
recorded on a card can be overlaid withmultiple exposures and stored as aseparate image. The number of pictures
taken is one.

• a is displayed in the monitor while multiple exposure
is in effect.

3 Take pictures.

• a is displayed in green when shooting starts.
• Press D to delete the last shot.
• The previous shot is superimposed on the view throughthe lens as a guide to framing the next shot.

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make repeated multiple exposures.
• For more information on overlaying RAW images: g “Image overlay” (P. 73)# Cautions• The camera will not go to sleep while multiple exposure is in effect.
• Photographs taken with other cameras can not be included in a multiple exposure.
• When [Overlay] is set to [On], the images displayed when a RAW image is selected aredeveloped with the settings at the time of shooting.
• To set the shooting functions, cancel multiple exposure shooting first. Some functions
cannot be set.
• Multiple exposure is cancelled automatically from the first picture in the following
situations.
The camera is turned off/The q button is pressed/The MENU button is pressed/The
shooting mode is set to a mode other than P, A, S, M/The battery power runs out/Anycable is connected to the camera• When a RAW image is selected using [Overlay], the JPEG image for the image recordedin JPEG+RAW is displayed.
• When shooting multiple exposures using bracketing, priority is given to multiple exposureshooting. While the overlay image is being saved, bracketing is reset to the factory default
setting.

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Varying settings over a series of photographs(bracketing)“Bracketing” refers to the act of varying settings automatically over a series of shots ora series of images to “bracket” the current value.

1 Select [Bracketing] in shooting menu X (P. 111).

Shooting Menu 2
j/Y
Image Stabilizer
Bracketing
Multiple Exposurew# RC Mode

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Off
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2 Choose a bracketing type.

• 0 is displayed in the monitor.

Bracketing-A-- G-----AE BKTWB BKTFL BKT
ISO BKT
ART BKTBack

Set

AE BKT (AE bracketing)
The camera varies exposure by 0.3 EV, 0.7 EV, or 1.0 EV over three shots. In single-frame
shooting mode, one photograph is taken each time the shutter button is pressed all the way
down, while in sequential shooting mode the camera continues to take shots in the following
order while the shutter button is pressed all the way down: no modification, negative, positive.
Number of shots: 2, 3, 5, or 7
• The 0 indicator turns green during bracketing.
• The camera modifies exposure by varying aperture andshutter speed (mode P), shutter speed (modes A and M),
or aperture (mode S).
• The camera brackets the value currently selected for
exposure compensation.
• The size of the bracketing increment changes with thevalue selected for [EV Step]. (P. 88)

2
Other shooting options

Set

Back

Bracketing-Off
A-- G-2f 0.3EV
2f 0.7EV -2f 1.0EV -3f 0.3EV -3f 0.7EV
3f 1.0EV

AE BKTWB BKTFL BKT
ISO BKT
ART BKTBack

Set

WB BKT (WB bracketing)Three images with different white balances (adjusted in specified color directions) areautomatically created from one shot, starting with the value currently selected for whitebalance.
• White balance can be varied by 2, 4, or 6 steps on each of
the A – B (Amber – Blue) and G – M (Green – Magenta) axes.
• The camera brackets the value currently selected for whitebalance compensation.
• No pictures will be taken during WB bracketing if there is
not enough memory on the card for the selected number offrames.

WB BKT

Back

A-B

G-M

3f 4Step

3f 4StepSet

FL BKT (FL bracketing)
The camera varies flash level over three shots (no modification on the first shot, negative on
the second, and positive on the third). In single-frame shooting, one shot is taken each time
the shutter button is pressed; in sequential shooting, all shots are taken while the shutter
button is pressed.

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• The 0 indicator turns green during bracketing.
• The size of the bracketing increment changes with thevalue selected for [EV Step]. (P. 88)

Bracketing-Off
A-- G-3f 0.3EV
3f 0.7EV -3f 1.0EV ---AE BKTWB BKTFL BKT
ISO BKT
ART BKT

Back

2

Set

Other shooting options

ISO BKT (ISO bracketing)
The camera varies sensitivity by 0.3 EV, 0.7 EV, or 1.0 EV over three shots (no modificationon the first shot, negative on the second, and positive on the third), bracketing the current
sensitivity setting (or if auto sensitivity is selected, the optimal sensitivity setting) while
keeping shutter speed and aperture fixed. In single-frame shooting, one shot is taken eachtime the shutter button is pressed; in sequential shooting, all shots are taken while the shutter
button is pressed.
• The size of the bracketing increment does not change withthe value selected for [ISO Step]. (P. 88)• Bracketing is performed regardless of the upper limit set
with [ISO-Auto Set]. (P. 88)

Bracketing-Off
A-- G-3f 0.3EV
3f 0.7EV -3f 1.0EV ---AE BKTWB BKTFL BKT
ISO BKT
ART BKT

Back

Set

ART BKT (ART bracketing)
Each time the shutter is released, the camera records multiple images, each with a different
art filter settiing. You can turn art filter bracketing on or off separately for each picture mode.
• Recording may take some time.
• ART BKT can not be combined with WB BKT or ISO BKT.

ART BKT
Pop ArtSoft Focus
Pale&Light Color
Light Tone
Grainy Film
Pin Hole
Diorama

Off
On

Back

Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
Set

Digital Zoom (Digital Tele-converter)
Digital Tele-converter is used to zoom in beyond the current zoom ratio. The camera
saves the center crop. Zoom is increased by about 2×.

1 Select [On] for [Digital Tele-converter] in Shooting menu W (P. 111).
2 The view in the monitor will be enlarged by a factor of two.
• The subject will be recorded as it appears in the monitor.

# Cautions• Digital zoom is not available with multiple exposures or when T, s, f, w, or m isselected in SCN mode.
• When a RAW image is displayed, the area visible in the monitor is indicated by a frame.

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3 Flash shooting
The built-in flash can be set manually as required. The built-in flash can be used forflash photography in a variety of shooting conditions.

Using a flash (flash photography)

1 Attach the flash unit and raise the flashhead.

• g “Attaching the flash unit” (P. 7)

2 Display the super control panel or live
3 Use the sub dial to choose a setting.
• The options available and the order in which they are displayed vary depending on
the shooting mode. g “Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode” (P. 108)
AUTO

Auto flash

The flash fires automatically in low light orbacklight conditions.

#Fill-in flash

The flash fires regardless of the light
conditions.

$Flash off

The flash does not fire.

!/#!

This function allows you to reduce the redRed-eye reduction flash eye phenomenon. In S and M mode, theflash always fires.

#SLOW

Slow synchronization(1st curtain)

Slow shutter speeds are used to brighten
dimly-lit backgrounds.

!SLOW

Slow synchronization(1st curtain)/Red-eye
reduction flash

Combines slow synchronization with red-eye
reduction.

Slow synchronization(2nd curtain)

The flash fires just before
the shutter closes tocreate trails of light behindmoving light sources.

ManualFor users who prefer manual operation. If
you press the INFO button, you can use thedial to adjust the flash level.

#SLOW2/

2nd
Curtain#FULL,#1/4 etc.

3
Flash shooting

control and highlight the flash mode.

4 Press the shutter button all the way.
# Cautions• In [!/#!(Red-eye reduction flash)], after the pre-flashes, it takes about 1 second
before the shutter is released. Do not move the camera until shooting is complete.
• [!/#!(Red-eye reduction flash)] may not work effectively under some shooting
conditions.
• When the flash fires, the shutter speed is set to 1/250 sec. or slower. When shooting
a subject against a bright background with the fill-in flash, the background may beoverexposed.

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Adjusting flash output (Flash intensity control)
Flash output can be adjusted if you find that your subject to appears overexposed, or isunderexposed even though the exposure in the rest of the frame is just right.

1 Display the super control panel or live control
and select the flash intensity control item.

S-AF

2 Use the sub dial to choose a setting.

ISO
AUTO

OFF

0.0

P

3

R

0

% TipsFlash shooting

For information on flash bracketing: g “FL BKT (FL bracketing)” (P. 63)# Cautions• This does not work when the flash control mode on the electronic flash is set to MANUAL.
• If flash intensity is adjusted on the electronic flash, it will be combined with the camera’s
flash intensity setting.
• When [w+F] is set to [On], the flash intensity value will be added to the exposurecompensation value. (P. 89)

Using external flash units designated for use with thiscameraOptional external flash units designated for use with this camera support a wide varietyof options for flash photography, including automatic flash control, super FP, andwireless flash control (P. 97).

Other external flash units
Observe the following precautions when mounting an external flash unit not designatedfor use with this camera on the camera hot shoe:• Using obsolete flash units that apply currents of more than about 24 V to the camera hot
shoe X-contact will damage the camera.
• Connecting flash units with signal contacts that do not conform to Olympus specifications
may damage the camera.
• Use only with the camera in shooting mode M at shutter speeds slower than 1/180 s andat ISO settings other than [AUTO].
• Flash control can only be performed by manually setting the flash to the ISO sensitivity
and aperture values selected with the camera. Flash brightness can be adjusted byadjusting either ISO sensitivity or aperture.
• Use a flash with an angle of illumination suited to the lens. Angle of illumination is usually
expressed using 35-mm format equivalent focal lengths.

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4 Shooting and viewing movies
Use the R button to record High Definition (HD) movies with sound. In movie mode,
you can create movies that take advantage of the effects available in modes A and M.

Changing the settings for movie recording
Adding effects to a movie

1 After selecting n mode, display the live control

IS OFF(P. 24) and use FG to highlight the shooting
mode.

P
WB
AUTO

S-AF

2 Use HI to choose a mode and press Q.

ISO
AUTO

Program Auto

P

A

S

HD

M

P

Optimal aperture is set automatically according to the brightness ofthe subject.

A

Depiction of background is changed by setting the aperture. Use a
dial to choose the aperture.

S

Shutter speed affects how the subject appears. Use a dial to selectthe shutter speed. Shutter speed can be set to values between 1/30 s
and 1/4000 s.

M

You control both aperture and shutter speed. Use the sub dial tochoose the aperture, the main dial to choose the shutter speed.
Shutter speed can be set to values between 1/30 s and 1/4000 s.
Sensitivity can be set manually to values between ISO 200 and 3200;
auto ISO sensitivity control is not available.

ART1 – ART11

Movie can be recorded with effects of art filter mode.
g “Using art filters” (P. 18)

4
Shooting and viewing moviesn# Cautions• When recording a movie, you cannot change the settings for exposure compensation,
aperture value, and shutter speed.
• If [Image Stabilizer] is activated while recording a movie, the recorded image is enlarged
slightly. Even if [Vertical IS] or [Horizontal IS] is selected, the setting for [Auto] is applied.
• Stabilization is not possible when the camera shake is excessive.
• When using a lens with the image stabilizer function, turn off the image stabilizer functionof either the lens or the camera.
• When the inside of the camera becomes hot, shooting is automatically stopped to protect
the camera.
• With some art filters, [C-AF] operation is limited.
• Cards with an SD speed class of 6 or above are recommended for movie recording.

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Movie sound options (recording sound with movies)
R

1 Display the live control (P. 24) and select theR
KMovie R item using FG.

R

2 Switch ON/OFF using HI and press Q.
Movie R Onn

OFF ONON# Cautions• When recording sound in a movie, the sound made by the lens and camera operating
may be recorded. If desired, you can reduce these sounds by shooting with [AF Mode] set
to [S-AF], or by limiting the amount of times you press the buttons.
• No sound is recorded in [ART7] (Diorama) mode.

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Viewing movies

Shooting and viewing movies

Movie

1 Display a movie in single-frame playback andpress Q.

Movie Play

2 Select [Movie Play] using FG and press Q to

m
Erase

begin playback.

• The following operations can be performed during
movie playback:

Q

Pause or resume playback.
• While playback is paused, press F todisplay the first frame and press G todisplay the last frame. Press H I to
rewind or advance one frame. Press andhold the button to rewind or advance insuccession.

Back

Set

00:00:02/00:00:14

Elapsed time/Total
recording time

H/I

Advance or rewind a movie.

F/G

Adjust volume.

# Cautions• We recommend using the supplied PC computer software to play movies on a computer.
Before launching the software for the first time, connect the camera to the computer.

% TipsRecording movies with the shutter button g “Recording movies with the shutter button”(P. 96) /Reducing wind noise. g [Wind Noise Reduction] (P. 92)/
Choosing a recording level. g [Recording Volume] (P. 92)

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5 Playback options
Single-frame playback
Press the q button to view pictures full frame. Press the shutter button halfway toreturn to shooting mode.
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2x

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2× zoomq

Playback options

Only items for which [On] is selected are displayed. [G/Info Settings] (P. 87)

14× zoom

close-up playback

Sub dial (r)Next (s)/previous (t)Main dial (o)Zoom in (p)/zoom out (q)R (Movie)

Select picture (selected pictures are marked with v; press again todeselect)

Fn1

View picture using zoom frame (P. 70)

Fn2

Protect picture (P. 17)

INFO

Single-image playback: View photo info (P. 40)
Close-up playback: Choose operation

D

Delete picture (P. 17)

Q

View menus (in calendar playback, press this button to exit to singleframe playback)Arrow pad
(FGHI)

Single-frame playback: Next (I)/previous (H)/playback volume (FG)
Close-up playback: Scroll image
Index/calendar playback: Highlight image

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 Using the Zoom Frame
The zoom frame can be used to zoom in on images.
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INFO/
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Zoom frame

INFO/
Fn1

2x

INFO

2x

Scroll20

View other pictures(zoom paging)

Close-up playback

Arrow pad
(FGHI)

Position the zoom frame. In zoom paging, use HI to view otherpictures at the current zoom ratio.

Fn1 or INFO

Choose between zoom frame, zoom scroll, and zoom paging.

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Playback options

Canceling all protections
This function lets you cancel the protection of several images at one time.

1 Select [Reset Protect] in the q (playback) menu (P. 111).
2 Select [Yes] and press Q.
All-frame erase
Erase all images on the memory card.

1 Select [Card Setup] in shooting menu W (P. 111).
2 Select [All Erase] and press Q.
• The [Format] option (P. 103) can be used to delete non-image data.

3

Select [Yes] and press Q.

RotateChoose whether to rotate photographs.

1 Play the photograph back and press Q.
2 Select [Rotate] and press Q.
3 Press F to rotate the image counterclockwise, G to rotate it clockwise;
the image rotates each time the button is pressed.

• Press Q to save settings and exit.
• The rotated image is saved in its current orientation.
• Movies, 3D photos, and protected images can not be rotated.

% TipsIf [On] is selected for [R] (P. 111) in the q (playback) menu, images will be displayed in the
new orientation during playback.

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Slideshow
This function displays images stored on the card one after another.

1 Press Q during playback and select the

JPEG
JPEG Editslideshow option.

R
Rotate
m
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Back

Set

2 Adjust settings.
Start the slideshow. Images are displayed in order, starting with thecurrent picture.

BGM

Set BGM (4 types) or turn BGM [Off].

Effect *Choose the transition between frames.

Slide

Set type of slideshow to execute.

Slide Interval

Choose the length of time each slide is displayed from 2 to 10
seconds.

Movie Interval

Select [Full] to include full-length movie clips in the slideshow,[Short] to include only the opening portion of each clip.

* The only effect available for movies is [Fade].

3 Select [Start] and press Q.
• The slideshow will start.
• Press Q to stop the slideshow.

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Playback options

Start

VolumePress FG during the slideshow to adjust the overall volume of the camera speaker.
Press HI to adjust the balance between the background music and the sound recordedwith photographs or movies.

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Editing still images
Recorded images can be edited and saved as new images.

1 Display the image to be edited and press Q.
• [RAW Data Edit] is displayed if the picture is a RAW image, [JPEG Edit] if it is a JPEG
image. If the image was recorded in RAW+JPEG format, the copy that will be edited
is determined by your choice of [Edit] option.

2 Select [RAW Data Edit] or [JPEG Edit] and press Q.
RAW Data
Edit

Create a JPEG copy of a RAW image. The JPEG copy is processedusing the settings currently stored in the camera. Adjust camera
settings before choosing this option.
Choose from the following options:[Shadow Adj]: Brightens a dark backlit subject.
[Redeye Fix]: Reduces the red-eye phenomenon during flash shooting.
[P]: Use the main dial to choose
the size of the crop and FGHI toposition the crop.

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Playback options

O

JPEG Edit

Set[Aspect]: Changes the aspect ratio of images from 4:3 (standard) to[3:2], [16:9], [1:1], or [3:4]. After changing the aspect ratio, use thearrow pad to specify the trimming position.
[Black & White]: Creates black and white images.
[Sepia]: Creates sepia-toned images.
[Saturation]: Sets the color depth. Adjust the color saturation checking
the picture on the screen.
[Q]: Converts the image file size to 1280 × 960, 640 × 480, or
320 × 240. Images with an aspect ratio other than 4:3 (standard) areconverted to the closest image file size.
[e-Portrait]: Makes skin look smooth and translucent. You may not beable to compensate depending on the image if face detection fails.

# Cautions• Movies and 3D photos can not be edited.
• Red-eye correction may not work depending on the image.
• Editing of a JPEG image is not possible in the following cases:
When an image is recorded in RAW, when an image is processed on a PC, when
there is not enough space in the card memory, when an image is recorded on anothercamera.
• When resizing ([Q]) an image, you cannot select a larger number of pixels than was
originally recorded.
• [P] and [Aspect] can only be used to edit images with an aspect ratio of 4:3 (standard).

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Image overlay
Up to 3 frames of RAW images taken with the camera can be overlaid and saved as aseparate image. The image is saved with the record mode set at the time the image issaved. (If [RAW] is selected, the copy will be saved in [YN+RAW] format.)

1 With a RAW image displayed during playback, press Q and select[Image Overlay].

2 Select the number of images in the overlay and press Q.
3 Use FGHI to select the RAW images thatwill be used in the overlay and press Q to
select.

• When you have selected the number of images
specified in Step 2, the overlay will be displayed.

Image Overlay

RAW

RAW

RAW

RAW

RAW

RAW

RAW

Back

Set

5

Image Overlay

4 Adjust gain.

×0.3

×1.5

×0.5

Back

5

Set

Press Q. A confirmation dialog will be displayed; select [Yes] and press
Q.

% TipsPlayback options• Use HI to select an image and use FG to adjust
gain.
• Gain can be adjusted in the range 0.1 – 2.0. Check theresults in the monitor.

To overlay 4 or more frames, save the overlay image as a RAW file and use [Image Overlay]
repeatedly.

Audio recording
Add an audio recording (up to 30 sec. long) to the current photograph.
JPEG

1 Display the image to which you want to add anaudio recording and press Q.

JPEG Edit
R
Rotatem<• Audio recording is not available with protected images.
• Audio recording is also available in the playback menu.

2 Select [R] and press Q.

Back

Set

• To exit without adding a recording, select [No].

3 Select [R Start] and press Q to begin

R

recording.

4 Press Q to end recording.

• Images with audio recordings are indicated by a H
icon.
• To delete a recording, select [Erase] in Step 2.

No

R Start
Erase

Back

Set

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Viewing camera images on TV
Use the AV cable provided with the camera to playback recorded images on your TV.
Connect the camera to an HD TV using an HDMI cable (available from third-party
suppliers) to view high-quality images on a TV screen.
AV cable (included)(Connect to the TV video input jack (yellow)
and audio input jack (white).)Multi-connector

HDMI cable (sold separately: CB-HD1)(Connect to the HDMI connector on the TV.)

5
Playback options

HDMI Microconnector(type D)

Type A

1 Use the cable to connect the camera to the TV.
• Adjust settings on the TV before connecting the camera.
• Choose the camera video mode before connecting the camera via an A/V cable.
[Video Out] (P. 87)

2 Choose the TV input channel.
• The camera monitor turns off when the cable is connected.
• Press the q button when connecting via an AV cable.

# Cautions• For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s instruction manual.
• Depending on the TV’s settings, the displayed images and information may become
cropped.
• If the camera is connected using both an A/V and HDMI cable, it will assign priority to
HDMI.
• If the camera is connected via an HDMI mini cable, you will be able to choose the digital
video signal type. Choose a format that matches the input format selected with the TV.
[HDMI] (P. 87)
1080i

Priority is given to 1080i HDMI output.

720p

Priority is given to 720p HDMI output.

480p/576p

480p/576p HDMI output. 576p is used when [PAL] is selected for[Video Out] (P. 87).

• You cannot shoot pictures or movies when the HDMI cable is connected.
• Do not connect the camera to other HDMI output devices. Doing so may damage thecamera.
• HDMI output is not performed while connected via USB to a computer or printer.

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Using the TV remote control
The camera can be operated by a TV remote control when connected to a TV that supports
HDMI control.

1 Select [HDMI] in c Custom Menu (P. 87) tab U.
2 Select [HDMI Control] and choose [On].
3 Operate the camera by using the TV remote control.
• You can operate the camera by following the operation guide displayed on the TV.
• During single-frame playback, you can display or hide the information display bypressing the “Red” button, and display or hide the index display by pressing the“Green” button.
• Some televisions may not support all features.

5
Playback options
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6 Sending and receiving images
The optional OLYMPUS PENPAL can be used to upload pictures to, and receive
pictures from, Bluetooth devices or other cameras connected to an OLYMPUS
PENPAL. Visit the OLYMPUS website for more information on Bluetooth devices.
Before sending or receiving images, select [On] for [c/# Menu Display] > [# Menu
Display] to make the accessory port menu accessible.

Sending images
Resize and upload JPEG images to another device. Before sending images, makesure that the receiving device is set to the mode for receiving data.

1 Display the picture you wish to send full frame and press Q.
2 Select [Send A Picture] and press Q.

JPEG

6

• Select [Search] and press Q in the next dialog.
Bluetooth devices in range, or in [Address Book] will be
displayed.

Erase

Sending and receiving images

Set

Back

3 Select the destination and press Q.

Send Picture• The image will be uploaded to the receiving device.
• If prompted to provide a PIN code, enter 0000 andpress Q.

Sending

CancelReceiving images/adding a hostConnect to the transmitting device and download JPEG images.

1 Select [OLYMPUS PENPAL Share] in the A tabof the accessory port menu (P. 95).

2 Select [Please Wait] and press Q.
• Perform operations for sending images on the sending
device.
• Transmission will start and a [Receive Picture Request]
dialog will be displayed.

Accessory Port Menu
1
2

Back

To resize images to be transmitted or choose how long thecamera searches for a destination. g [A OLYMPUS
PENPAL Share] (P. 95)

Set

Receive Picture• The image will be downloaded to the camera.
• If prompted to provide a PIN code, enter 0000 andpress Q.

% TipsOLYMPUS PENPAL ShareOLYMPUS PENPAL Album
Electronic Viewfinderc#

3 Select [Accept] and press Q.

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Send A Picture

Receiving

CancelEditing the address book
The OLYMPUS PENPAL can store host information. You can assign names to hosts ordelete host information.
A. OLYMPUS PENPAL Share

1 Select [OLYMPUS PENPAL Share] in the A tab

Please Wait
Address BookMy OLYMPUS PENPAL
Picture Send Sizeof the accessory port menu (P. 95).
• Press I and select [Address Book].

1

Set

Back

2 Select [Address List] and press Q.
• The names of existing hosts are listed.

3 Select the host you wish to edit and press Q.
Deleting hosts
Select [Yes] and press Q.

Creating albums
Your favorite JPEG pictures can be resized and copied to an OLYMPUS PENPAL.

1 Display the picture you wish to copy full frame and press Q.
2 Select [z] and press Q.

JPEG• To copy images from an OLYMPUS PENPAL to thememory card, select [y] and press Q.

Send A Picture
Erase

Back

Set

% Tips6
Sending and receiving images

Editing host information
Press Q to display host information. To change the host name, press Q again and edit thecurrent name in the rename dialog.

Choosing the size at which images are copied. [Picture Copy Size] (P. 95)/
Copying all images from the memory card. [Copy All] (P. 95)/
Deleting or formatting albums. [Album Mem. Setup] (P. 95)/
Removing protection from all images in the album. [Reset Protect] (P. 95)/
Viewing album status (amount of memory remaining). [Album Mem. Usage] (P. 95)# Cautions• The OLYMPUS PENPAL can be used only in the region in which it was purchased.
Depending on the areas, the usage may infringe the wave regulations and may be subject
to its penalty.

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7 Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2
Windows

1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.
Windows XP• A “Setup” dialog will be displayed.
Windows Vista/Windows 7• An Autorun dialog will be displayed. Click “OLYMPUS
Setup” to display the “Setup” dialog.

# Caution

7• If the “Setup” dialog is not displayed, select “My Computer” (Windows XP) or“Computer” (Windows Vista/Windows 7) from the start menu. Double-click the
CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Setup) icon to open the “OLYMPUS Setup” window and thendouble-click “LAUNCHER.EXE”.
• If a “User Account Control” dialog is displayed, click “Yes” or “Continue”.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions on your computer.

Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2# Caution• If nothing is displayed on the camera screen even after connecting the camera to thecomputer, the battery may be exhausted. Use a full-charged battery.
USB cable
Multi-connector
Smallerterminal

Look for this mark.
USB port# Caution• When the camera is connected to another device via USB, a message will be
displayed prompting you to choose a connection type. Select [Storage].

3 Register your Olympus product.
• Click the “Registration” button and follow the on-screen instructions.

4

Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2.
• Check the system requirements before beginning installation.
• Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” button and follow the on-screen instructions to install
the software.

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OLYMPUS Viewer 2
Operating System

Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) /Windows Vista /Windows 7

Processor

Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or better(Pentium D 3.0 GHz or better required for movies)

RAM

1 GB or more (2 GB or more recommended)Free Hard Drive Space

1 GB or more

Monitor Settings

1024 × 768 pixels or more
Minimum 65,536 colors (16,770,000 colors recommended)• See online help for information on using the software.

Macintosh

1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.
• The disk contents should automatically be displayed in
the Finder. If they are not, double-click the CD icon on
the desktop.
• Double-click the “Setup” icon to display the “Setup”
dialog.

2 Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2.

OLYMPUS Viewer 2
Operating System

Mac OS X v10.4.11–v10.7

Processor

Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or betterRAM

1 GB or more (2 GB or more recommended)Free Hard Drive Space

1 GB or more

Monitor Settings

1024 × 768 pixels or more
Minimum 32,000 colors (16,770,000 colors recommended)

7
Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2• Check the system requirements before beginninginstallation.
• Click the “OLYMPUS Viewer 2” button and follow theon-screen instructions to install the software.

• Other languages can be selected from the language combo box. For information on using
the software, see online help.

Copying pictures to a computer without
OLYMPUS Viewer 2Your camera supports the USB Mass Storage Class. You can transfer images to acomputer by connecting the camera to the computer with the provided USB cable. The
following operating systems are compatible with the USB connection:
Windows:

Macintosh:

Windows XP Home Edition/
Windows XP Professional/
Windows Vista/Windows 7
Mac OS X version 10.3 or later

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1 Turn the camera off and connect it to the computer.
• The location of the USB port varies with the computer. For details, refer to yourcomputer’s manual.

2 Turn on the camera.
• The selection screen for the USB connection isdisplayed.

3 Press FG to select [Storage]. Press Q.

USB
Storage
MTP
Print
Exit

Set

4 The computer recognizes the camera as a new device.
# Cautions

7
Using OLYMPUS Viewer 2
80 EN• If you are using Windows Photo Gallery for Windows Vista or Windows 7, choose [MTP]in Step 3.
• Data transfer is not guaranteed in the following environments, even if your computer isequipped with a USB port.
Computers with a USB port added by means of an extension card, etc.
Computers without a factory-installed OS and home-built computers• Camera controls can not be used while the camera is connected to a computer.
• If the dialog shown in Step 2 is not displayed when the camera is connected, select [Auto]for [USB Mode] (P. 88) in the camera custom menus.

8 Printing pictures
Print reservation (DPOF*)
You can save digital “print orders” to the memory card listing the pictures to be printed
and the number of copies of each print. You can then have the pictures printed at a
print shop that supports DPOF or print the pictures yourself by connecting the camera
directly to a DPOF printer. A memory card is required when creating a print order.
* DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a standard for recording the data that a printer or
print service requires to automatically print pictures.

Creating a print order

1 Press Q during playback and select [<].
2 Select [<] or [U] and press Q.
Individual pictures
Press HI to select the frame that you want to set as
print reservation, then press FG to set the number ofprints.
• To set print reservation for several pictures, repeat thisstep. Press Q when all the desired pictures have been
selected.

Print Order Setting

<
ALL

Back

Set

8

3 Select the date and time format and press Q.
No

The pictures are printed without the date
and time.

Date

The pictures are printed with theshooting date.

Time

The pictures are printed with theshooting time.

X

No
Date
Time

Back

Set

Printing pictures

All pictures
Select [U] and press Q.

4 Select [Set] and press Q.
# Cautions• The camera can not be used to modify print orders created with other devices. Creating a
new print order deletes any existing print orders created with other devices.
• Print orders can not include 3D photos, RAW images, or movies.

Removing all or selected pictures from the print order
You can reset all print reservation data or just the data for selected pictures.

1 Press Q during playback and select [<].
2 Select [<] and press Q.

• To remove all pictures from the print order, select [Reset] and press Q.
To exit without removing all pictures, select [Keep] and press Q.

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3 Press HI to select images you wish to remove from the print order.

• Use G to set the number of prints to 0. Press Q once you have removed all thedesired pictures from the print order.

4 Select the date and time format and press Q.
• This setting is applied to all frames with print reservation data.

5

Select [Set] and press Q.

Direct printing (PictBridge)
By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer with the USB cable, you
can print out recorded pictures directly.

1 Connect the camera to the computer using the supplied USB cable andturn the camera on.

Multi-connector

Smallerterminal

8
Printing pictures

USB port

USB cable• Use a fully charged battery for printing.
• When the camera is turned on, a dialog should be displayed in the monitor prompting
you to choose a host. If it is not, select [Auto] for [USB Mode] (P. 88) in the camera
custom menus.

2 Use FG to select [Print].
• [One Moment] will be displayed, followed by a printmode selection dialog.
• If the screen is not displayed after a few minutes,
disconnect the USB cable and start again from Step 1.

USB
Storage
MTP
Print
Exit

Set

Proceed to “Custom printing” (P. 83).

# Cautions• 3D photos, RAW images, and movies can not be printed.

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Easy printing
Use the camera to display the picture you wish to print before connecting the printervia the USB cable.

1 Use HI to display the pictures you want toprint on the camera.

2 Press I.
• The picture selection screen appears when printing iscompleted. To print another picture, use HI to selectthe image and press Q.
• To exit, unplug the USB cable from the camera while
the picture selection screen is displayed.

Easy Print Start
PC/Custom Print

Custom printing

1 Follow the operation guide to set a print option.
Selecting the print mode
Select the type of printing (print mode). The available print modes are as shown below.
Prints selected pictures.

All Print

Prints all the pictures stored in the card and makes one print foreach picture.

Multi Print

Prints multiple copies of one image in separate frames on a single
sheet.

All Index

Prints an index of all the pictures stored in the card.

Print Order

Prints according to the print reservation you made. If there is no
picture with print reservation, this is not available.

Setting the print paper items
This setting varies with the type of printer. If only the printer’s STANDARD setting isavailable, you cannot change the setting.
Size

Sets the paper size that the printer supports.

BorderlessSelects whether the picture is printed on the entire page or inside a
blank frame.

Pics/sheet

Selects the number of pictures per sheet. Displayed when you haveselected [Multi Print].

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Printing pictures

Print

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Selecting pictures you want to print
Select pictures you want to print. The selected pictures
can be printed later (single-frame reservation) or the
picture you are displaying can be printed right away.
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SelectPrint

15

Single Print
More

Print (f)Prints the currently displayed picture. If there is a picture that [Single
Print] reservation has already been applied to, only that reserved
picture will be printed.

Single Print(t)

Applies print reservation to the currently displayed picture. If you
want to apply reservation to other pictures after applying [Single
Print], use HI to select them.

More (u)Sets the number of prints and other items for the currently displayed
picture, and whether or not to print it. For operation, refer to “Setting
printing data” in the next section.

Setting printing data
Select whether to print printing data such as the date and time or file name on the picture
when printing. When the print mode is set to [All Print] and [Option Set] is selected, thefollowing options appears.

8
Printing pictures
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<×

Sets the number of prints.

Date

Prints the date and time recorded on the picture.

File Name

Prints the file name recorded on the picture.

P

Trims the picture for printing. Use the dial to choose the crop size
and FGHI to position the crop.

2 Once you have set the pictures for printing and printing data, select[Print], then press Q.

• To stop and cancel printing, press Q. To resume printing, select [Continue].

 Cancelling printing
To cancel printing, highlight [Cancel] and press Q. Note that any changes to the print order
will be lost; to cancel printing and return to the previous step, where you can make changes
to the current print order, press MENU.

9 Camera setup
Setup Menu
Setup Menu

Use the Setup Menu to set the basic camera functions.
For details on using the menu lists, see “Using themenus” (P. 26).

1
2

X
W

--.--.-- --:-English
j±0 k±0
5sec

Rec View
c/# Menu Display
Firmware
Back

OptionSet

g

Description

X(Date/time
setting)

Set the camera clock.

W(Changingthe display
language)

You can change the language used for the on-screen display anderror messages from English to another language.

i(Monitorbrightness
adjustment)

You can adjust the brightness andcolor temperature of the monitor. Colortemperature adjustment will affect only
the monitor display during playback.
Use HI to highlight j (color
temperature) or k (brightness) and
FG to adjust the value.

9

j
-2

—

k
+1

—
Vivid

NaturalSet

Press the INFO button to switch between [Natural] and [Vivid]
monitor color display.
Rec View

Choose whether pictures are displayed immediately after shooting
and for how long. This is useful for making a brief check of thepicture you have just taken. Pressing the shutter button halfway
while checking the picture lets you resume shooting immediately.
[0.3sec] – [20sec]: Selects the number of seconds to display each
picture.
[Off]:The picture being recorded to the card is not
displayed.
[Autoq]:
Displays the image being recorded, and thenswitches to playback mode. This is useful forerasing a picture after checking it.

c/#
Menu
Display

Choose whether to display the custom menus or accessory portmenu.

FirmwareYour product’s firmware version will be displayed. When you makeinquiries about your camera or accessories or when you want todownload software, you will need to state which version of each of
the products you are using.

9
Camera setup

Back

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86

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10 Customizing camera settings
Camera settings can be customized using the custom and accessory menus.
The c Custom menu is used to fine-tune camera settings. The # Accessory Portmenu is used to adjust settings for accessory port devices.

Before Using the Custom/Accessory Port Menus
The Custom and Accessory Port menus are only available when the appropriate option is
selected for the [c/# Menu Display] item in the setup menu. g “Setup Menu” (P. 85)

Custom Menu options
R AF/MF

MENU

Option10
Customizing camera settings
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c

R
g

Description

AF ModeChoose the AF mode.

Full-time AF

If [On] is selected, the camera will continue to focus evenwhen the shutter button is not pressed halfway.

43—

AEL/AFL

Customize AF and AE lock.

93

Reset Lens

When set to [On], this resets the focus of the lens (infinity)each time the power is turned off.

—

BULB/TIME
Focusing

Normally focus locks during the exposure when manual
focus (MF) is selected. Select [On] to allow focusing using
the focus ring.

—

Focus Ring

You can customize how the lens adjusts to the focal point byselecting the rotational direction of the focus ring.

—

MF Assist

Select [On] to automatically magnify the image for precise
focus when the focus ring is rotated in manual focus mode.

—

P Set Home

Choose the AF target position that will be saved as thehome position. p appears in the AF target selection
display while you choose a home position.

—

AF Illuminat.

Select [Off] to disable the AF illuminator.

—

I Face Priority

The camera gives priority to the faces or pupils of humanportrait subjects during focusing. The camera zooms in on
faces during close-up playback.

46

S Button/Dial
OptionButton Function

MENU
Descriptionc

Sg

Choose the function assigned to the selected button.

—[U Function], [V Function], [R Function],[I Function], [G Function]

93[n Function], [m Function], [n Function],[l Function]

93, 94

S Button/Dial

Dial Direction

S

DescriptiongChoose the roles played by the main and sub dials. You
can also use the MENU button to choose dial rotation andcursor movement directions.

—

Choose the direction in which the dial is rotated in increaseor decrease shutter speed and aperture.

—

OptionDial Function

c

MENU

T Release/j

c

MENU

T

Descriptiong

If [On] is selected, the shutter can be released even when
the camera is not in focus. This option can be set separately
for S-AF (P. 43) and C-AF (P. 43) modes.

—

Choose the frame advance rates for [S] and [T]. Figures
are the approximate maximums.

56

j + IS Off

If [On] is selected, image stabilization will turn [OFF] during
sequential shooting.

—Half Way Rls
With IS

Select [On] to enable image stabilization when the shutter
button is pressed halfway.

—

OptionRls Priority S
Rls Priority C
j L fpsj H fps

U Disp/8/PC

c

MENU

U
g
74

Video Out

Choose the video standard ([NTSC] or [PAL]) used in yourcountry or region.

74

KControlSettings

Choose the controls displayed in each shooting mode.
Shooting mode
Controls

G/Info Settings

Displayed Grid

P/A/
S/M

A

ART

SCN

Live Control (P. 24)

On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off

Live SCP (P. 22)

On/Off On/Off On/Off On/Off

Live Guide (P. 21)–

On/Off–

Art Menu––

On/Off–Scene Menu

–

–

–

On/Off–Choose the information displayed when the INFO button ispressed.
[qInfo]: Choose the information displayed in full frame
playback.
[LV-Info]: Choose the information displayed when thecamera is in shooting mode.
[G Settings]: Choose the information displayed in index
and calendar playback.
Display a framing grid in the monitor.

39

39, 40,
69

10
Customizing camera settings

Description[HDMI Out]: Selecting the digital video signal format forconnecting to a TV via an HDMI mini-cable.
[HDMI Control]: Select [On] to allow the camera to be
operated using remotes for TVs that support HDMI control.

Option
HDMI

—

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U Disp/8/PC

MENU
Descriptiong

Display only the selected picture mode when the live control
or super control panel is used to select a picture mode.

—

Histogram
Settings[Highlight]: Choose the lower bound for the highlight display.
[Shadow]: Choose the upper bound for the shadow display.

40

Mode Guide

Choose [On] to display help for the selected mode when themode dial is rotated to a new setting.

12

Live View Boost

If [On] is selected, priority will be given to making images
clearly visible; the effects exposure compensation and othersettings will not be visible in the monitor.

—[mode1]: The filter effect is always displayed.
[mode2]: Filter effects are not visible in the monitor while
the shutter button is pressed halfway. Choose for a smoothdisplay.

—[mode1]: Pressing the shutter button halfway cancels zoom.
[mode2]: Zoom is not cancelled when the shutter button ispressed halfway.

45

Info Off

Choose how long information is displayed.

—

Backlit LCD

If no operations are performed for the selected period, thebacklight will dim to save battery power. The backlight will
not dim if [Hold] is selected.

—

The camera will enter sleep (energy saving) mode if nooperations are performed for the selected period. The
camera can be reactivated by pressing the shutter button
halfway.

—

Art LV Mode

LV Close Up Mode

Sleep

Customizing camera settings
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U

Picture Mode
Settings

Option10cAuto Power Off

Choose the delay before the camera turns off automatically.

8 (Beep sound)

When set to [Off], you can turn off the beep sound that isemitted when the focus locks by pressing the shutter button.

—

USB Mode

Choose a mode for connecting the camera to a computer or
printer. Choose [Auto] to display USB mode options every
time the camera is connected.

—

c

V

V Exp/p/ISO

MENU

—

DescriptiongChoose the size of the increments used when selecting
shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, and otherexposure parameters.

—

Metering

Choose a metering mode according to the scene.

48

AEL Metering

Choose the metering method used for AE lock (P. 48).
[Auto]: Use the currently selected metering method.

—

OptionEV StepISO

Set ISO sensitivity.

55

ISO Step

Select the increments available for choosing ISO sensitivity.

—

ISO-Auto Set

Choose the upper limit and default value used for ISO
sensitivity when [Auto] is selected for [ISO].
[High Limit]: Choose the upper limit for auto ISO sensitivity
selection.
[Default]: Choose the default value for auto ISO sensitivity
selection.

—

V Exp/p/ISO

MENU

c

V

DescriptiongChoose the shooting modes in which [Auto] ISO sensitivity
is available.
[P/A/S]: Auto ISO sensitivity selection is available in all modes
except M. ISO sensitivity is fixed at ISO 200 in mode M.
[All]: Auto ISO sensitivity selection is available in all modes.

—

BULB/TIME Timer

Choose the maximum exposure for bulb and time
photography.

—

Live BULB

Choose the display interval during shooting. Some
restrictions apply. The frequency drops at high ISO
sensitivities. Choose [Off] to disable the display. Tap themonitor or press the shutter button halfway to refresh thedisplay.

OptionISO-Auto

Live TIME
Anti-shock z——

Choose the delay between the shutter button beingpressed and the shutter being released. This diminishes
camera shake caused by vibrations.This feature isuseful in situations such as microscope photography andastrophotography. It is also useful for sequential shooting(P. 56) and self timer photography (P. 56).

W #Custom

MENU

Option—c

Wg

Description# X-Sync.

Choose the shutter speed used when the flash fires.

109# Slow Limit

Choose the slowest shutter speed available when a flash
is used.

109

w+F

When set to [On], it will be added to the exposurecompensation value and flash intensity control will be
performed.

47, 69MENUc

X

DescriptiongThis function reduces the noise that is generated during
long exposures.
[Auto]: Noise reduction is only performed at slow shutter
speeds.
[On]: Noise reduction is performed with every shot.
[Off]: Noise reduction off.
• Noise reduction requires about twice the time needed torecord the image.
• Noise reduction turns off automatically during sequential
shooting.
• This function may not work effectively with some shooting
conditions or subjects.

59

Noise Filter

Choose the amount of noise reduction performed at highISO sensitivities.

—

WB

Choose the white balance mode.

50

All >

[All Set]: Use the same white balance compensation in allmodes except [CWB].
[All Reset]: Set white balance compensation for all modes
except [CWB] to 0.

—

OptionNoise Reduct.

Customizing camera settings

X K/Color/WB

10

EN 89

X K/Color/WB

c

MENU

X

Descriptiong

W Keep Warm
Color

Select [Off] to eliminate “warm” colors from pictures taken
under incandescent lighting.

—

#+WB

Adjust white balance for use with a flash.

—

Color SpaceYou can select how colors are reproduced on the monitor
or printer.

—

Shading Comp.

Choose [On] to correct peripheral illumination according to
the type of lens.
• Compensation is not available for teleconverters or
extension tubes.
• Noise may be visible at the edges of photographs taken athigh ISO sensitivities.

—

Option

K Set

The record mode for JPEG photographs can be selectedfrom four combinations of image size and compression
rate. The camera offers a choice of three sizes and fourcompression rates for each combination.
Modifying JPEG record modes
1) Use HI to select a
combination ([K1] –[K4]) and use FG
to change.

D Set

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1

Y SF

2) Press Q.

X

2

3

4

F

W N

W SF

Pixel Count

F
Set

Back

Number of pixels

10
Customizing camera settings
90 EN

Pixel Count

Compression rate

Choose the pixel count for [X]- and [W]-size images.
1) Select [Pixel Count] in the c Custom Menu tab X.
2) Select [Xiddle] or[Wmall] and press I.

Pixel Count
Xiddle
Wmall

2560×1920
1280×960

543) Choose a pixel countand press Q.
Back

Y Record/Erase
Option

Set

MENU

c

Description

Yg

Quick Erase

If [On] is selected, pressing the D button in the playback
display will immediately delete the current image.

—

RAW+JPEG Erase

Choose the action performed when a photograph recorded
at a setting of RAW+JPEG is erased in single-frame
playback (P. 17).
[JPEG]: Only the JPEG copy is erased.
[RAW]: Only the RAW copy is erased.
[RAW+JPEG]: Both copies are erased.
• Both the RAW and JPEG copies are deleted when selected
images are deleted or when [All Erase] (P. 70) is selected.

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Y Record/Erase

MENU

c

Y

Descriptiong[Auto]: Even when a new card is inserted, the file numbers
are retained from the previous card. File numberingcontinues from the last number used or from the highest
number available on the card.
[Reset]: When you insert a new card, the folder numbers
starts at 100 and the file name starts at 0001. If a card
containing images is inserted, the file numbers start at the
number following the highest file number on the card.

—

Choose how image files are named by editing the portion of
the filename highlighted below in gray.
sRGB: Pmdd0000.jpg
Pmdd
AdobeRGB: _mdd0000.jpg
mdd—

Priority Set

Choose the default selection ([Yes] or [No]) for confirmation
dialogs.

—

dpi Setting

Choose the print resolution.
[Auto]: Print resolution is selected automatically according
to image size.
[Custom]: Press I to choose a print resolution.

—

OptionFile Name

Edit Filename

Copyright Settings Add the names of the photographer and copyright holder to
new photographs. Names can be up to 63 characters long.
[Copyright Info.]: Select [On] to include the names of thephotographer and copyright holder in the Exif data for new
photographs.
[Artist Name]: Enter the name of the photographer.
[Copyright Name]: Enter the name of the copyright holder.
1) Highlight a character 1 and press Q to add thehighlighted character to the name 2.

10—• OLYMPUS does not accept liability for damages arising from disputes involving the use of[Copyright Settings]. Use at your own risk.

Customizing camera settings

2) Repeat Step 1 to1
2complete the name,05/70
Copyright Namethen highlight [END]ABCDEand press Q.
! ” # $ % & ’ ( ) * + , - . /• To delete a
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ?
@ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O
character, press
P Q R S T U V W X Y Z [ ] _a b c d e f g h i j k l m n END
the INFO buttono p q r s t u v w x y z { }to place the cursor
CancelDeleteSet
in the name area
2, highlight thecharacter, and press
D.

EN 91

Z Movie
Optionc

MENUg

Description

nMode

Choose a movie record mode. This option can also be
selected using the live control.

67

Movie+Still

Choose [On] to record a photograph when movie recording
ends.

96

Movie R

Choose [Off] to record silent movies. This option can also
be selected using the live control.

68

Movie Effect

Selecting [Off] disables movie effects.

67

Wind Noise
Reduction

Reduce wind noise during recording.

—

Recording Volume Adjust microphone sensitivity according to the distance toyour subject.

b Built-In EVF

—
c

MENU

b

DescriptiongBuilt-in EVF Style

Choose the viewfinder display style.

—

V Info Settings

Like the monitor, the viewfinder can be used to display
histograms and highlights and shadows.

—

V Displayed Grid

Display a framing grid in the viewfinder. Choose from [w],[x], [y], [X], and [x].

—EVF Auto Switch

If [Off] is selected, the viewfinder will not turn on when you
put your eye to the viewfinder. Use the u button to choose
the display.

—

Choose the viewfinder refresh rate. Select [High] to reduce
display lag. Display quality may drop under some types oflighting, including fluorescent lamps.

20

Adjust viewfinder brightness and hue.

—

OptionFrame Rate

10
EVF Adjust

Customizing camera settings
92 EN

Z

k K Utility
OptionPixel Mapping

Exposure Shift

MENU

c

k

Descriptiong

The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to checkand adjust the image pickup device and image processing
functions.

102

Adjust optimal exposure separately for each metering mode.
• This reduces the number of exposure compensation
options available in the selected direction.
• The effects are not visible in the monitor. To makenormal adjustments to the exposure, perform exposurecompensation (P. 47).

—

8 Warning
Level

Choose the battery level at which the 8 warning isdisplayed.

30, 318 Battery
Priority

Choose the primary power source when using a power
battery holder.

107

Level Adjust

Adjust the angle of the virtual horizon.
[Reset]: Restore the factory default angle.
[Adjust]: Set the virtual horizon to the camera’s current
angle.

—

Descriptiong

Touch Screen
Settings

Activate the touch screen. Choose [Off] to disable the touch
screen.

27

Eye-Fi*

Enable or disable upload when using an Eye-Fi card.

103

Option* Use in accordance with local regulations. Onboard airplanes and in other locations inwhich the use of wireless devices is prohibited, remove the Eye-Fi card from the camera
or select [Off] for [Eye-Fi]. The camera does not support the “endless” Eye-Fi mode.

 AEL/AFLc

MENU

S-AF AEL/AFL

R[AEL/AFL]

mode1

Autofocus and metering can be performed by pressing the
button to which AEL/AFL has been assigned. Choose amode for each focus mode.

Half Way
Fully
AEL
AFL

AEL/S-AF
Exposure
AEL

Back

Set

AEL/AFL
Shutter button function
Mode

S-AF

C-AF

Button function
When holding down
AEL/AFL

Full press

Focus

Exposure

Focus

Exposure

Focus

Exposure

mode1

S-AF

Locked–––Locked

mode2

S-AF

–

–

Locked–Lockedmode3–

Locked

–

–

S-AF

–

mode1

C-AF start

LockedLocked––Lockedmode2

C-AF start–

LockedLocked–Lockedmode3–

LockedLocked–C-AF start

–

mode4

–

–

LockedLockedC-AF start

–

mode1

–

Locked–––Locked

mode2

–

–

–

Locked–Lockedmode3–

Locked

–

–

S-AF

–

 Button Function
MENU
cS[Button Function][U Function]/ [V Function]/[R Function]/[m Function]/[n Function]/[l Function]
The functions that can be assigned to the buttons are listed below. The options available varyfrom button to button.
m, n: Choose the function assigned to the buttons on the battery holder.
Choose the function assigned to the button on some lenses.
l:Multi Function

Allows rapid access to the selected function. Choose from[Highlight&Shadow Control], [WB], [Magnify], and [Image
Aspect].

ISO

Adjust ISO sensitivity.

WB

Adjust white balance.

F

Adjust exposure compensation.

AEL/AFL

Press the button to lock focus and exposure.

10
Customizing camera settings

MF

Half-press

EN 93

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Customizing camera settings
94 EN

R REC

Press the button to record a movie. If movie recording is not
currently assigned to a button, movies can be recorded byrotating the mode dial to n and pressing the shutter button.

Preview (electronic)

Aperture is stopped down to the selected value while thebutton is pressed (P. 58).

P

Choose the AF target.

P HomePressing the button selects the AF target position savedwith [P Set Home] (P. 86). The home AF target position isindicated by a p icon. Press the button again to return to
AF target mode. If the camera is turned off when the home
position is selected, the home position will be reset.

k

The camera measures white balance when the button ispressed (P. 51).

MF

Press the button to select manual focus mode. Press the
button again to restore the previously selected AF mode.

RAW K

Press the button to toggle between JPEG and RAW+JPEG
record modes.

Test Picture

Pictures taken while the button is pressed are displayed in themonitor but are not recorded to the memory card.

Myset1 – Myset4

Pictures shot while the button is pressed will be recorded at
the settings selected for [Reset/Myset] (P. 42).

I/H

The button can be used to choose between I and H while
the underwater case is attached. Press and hold the button
to return to the previous mode. If this option is selected, the
FL-LM2 will fire even when not raised.

Live Guide

Press the button to display live guides.

b (Digital Tele-converter) Press the button to turn digital zoom on or off.
a (Magnify)

Press the button once to display the zoom frame, again tozoom in. Keep the button pressed to cancel zoom.

AF Stop

Stop autofocus.

j/Y

Choose a sequential shooting or self timer option.

#

Choose a flash mode.

OffNo function is assigned to the button.

n Function

The default functions for F and H as assigned by the [Direct Function] option are [F]and [P], respectively.

Accessory port menu options
A OLYMPUS PENPAL Share
Option

MENU

A

#

g

Description

Please Wait

Receive images and add hosts to the address book.

76

Address Book

[Address List]: View the hosts that have been saved to theaddress book.
[New Pairing]: Add a host to the address book.
[Search Timer]: Choose how long the camera searches fora host.

77

My OLYMPUS
PENPAL

Display information for your OLYMPUS PENPAL, including
the name, address, and supported services. Press Q to edit
the device name.

77

Picture Send Size

Choose the size at which images are transmitted.
[Size 1: Small]: Images are sent at a size equivalent to 640
× 480.
[Size 2: Large]: Images are sent at a size equivalent to 1920
× 1440.
[Size 3: Medium]: Images are sent at a size equivalent to1280 × 960.

76

#

B

B OLYMPUS PENPAL Album

MENU

g
77

Reset Protect

Remove protection from all pictures in the OLYMPUS
PENPAL album.

77

Album Mem. UsageShow the number of pictures currently in the album and thenumber of additional pictures that can be stored at [Size 2:
Medium].

77

Album Mem. Setup[All Erase]: Delete all pictures in the album.
[Format Album]: Format the album.

77

Picture Copy Size

Choose the size at which images are copied.
[Size 1: Large]: Copied images are not resized.
[Size 2: Medium]: Images are copied at a size equivalent to1920 × 1440.

77

#

C

C Electronic Viewfinder
OptionEVF Adjust

MENU

g

Description
Adjust the brightness and thecolor temperature of optional
external viewfinders. The
selected color temperatureis also used in the monitor
during playback. Use HI toselect color temperature (j) or
brightness (k) and use FG
to choose from values between[+7] and [–7].

EVF Adjust
j
-5

k
+2

10
Customizing camera settings

Description
All images and sound files are copied between the memory
card and OLYMPUS PENPAL. Copied images are resizedaccording to the option selected for picture copy size.

OptionCopy All

—
Back

Set

EN 95

Recording movies with the shutter button
If movie recording is not assigned to any button (including the R button), the shutter
button can be used to record movies.

1 Set the mode dial to n.
2 Press the shutter button halfway down and

AF confirmation markfocus on what you wish record.

• When the subject is in focus, the AF confirmation
mark lights up.

HDn

250 F5.6

n mode display

00:21:38

Available
recording time

3 Press the shutter button all the way to
begin recording.

• ●REC lights up while both movie and sound arerecorded simultaneously.
n

00:02:18

Lights up in red
during recording

Total recordingtime

4 Press the shutter button all the way to end recording.

10
Customizing camera settings
96 EN

Taking a photograph when recording ends
Select [On] for [Movie+Still] to take a still picture when movie recording is finished. Thisfeature is useful when you want to record a still picture as well as the movie.

1 Select [Movie+Still] (P. 92) in c Custom Menu

I. Movie
nModeP
Movie+Still
Off
Movie ROn
Movie EffectOnWind Noise Reduction
Off
Recording Volume
Standardtab Z.

2 Select [On] and press Q.
Back# Cautions• This option is only available when the shutter button is used to record movies.

SetWireless remote control flash photography
External flash units that offer a remote control mode and are designated for use
with this camera can be used for wireless flash photography. The camera can
independently control a flash mounted on the camera and remote flash units in up to 3
groups. See the documentation provided with the external flash units for details.

1 Set the remote flash units to RC mode and place them as desired.
• Turn each flash unit on, press the MODE button, and select RC mode.
• Select a channel and group for each flash unit.

2 Select [On] for [# RC Mode] in X Shooting menu 2 (P. 111).
• The super control panel switches to RC mode.
• You can choose a super control panel display by repeatedly pressing the INFO
button.
• Select a flash mode (note that red-eye reduction is not available in RC mode).

3 Adjust the settings for each group in the super control panel.
Flash intensity valueGroup• Select the flash control
mode and adjust the flash
intensity separately foreach group. For MANUAL,
select the flash intensity.

Choose the role performedby the camera flash.

Normal flash/Super FP flash• Switch between normal
flash and Super FP flash.

A Mode
TTL
M
Off
TTL

P

250 F5.6

+5.0
1/8
–
+3.0

Ch

LO
1

0.0

Communication light level• Set the communication
light level to [HI], [MID],or [LO].
38

Channel• Set the communication
channel to the samechannel used on the flash.

Flash control Flash intensitymode• After confirming that the built-in and remote flash units have charged, take a testshot.

 Wireless flash control range
Position the wireless flash units with theirremote sensors facing the camera. The
following illustration shows the approximate
ranges at which the flash units can bepositioned. The actual control range varies withlocal conditions.

30°
60°

30°

7m
50°
100°

50°

5m

# Cautions

Customizing camera settings

4 Attach the supplied flash unit and raise the flash head.

10• We recommend using a single group of up to three remote flash units.
• Remote flash units can not be used for second curtain slow synchronization or anti-shock
exposures longer than 4 seconds.
• If the subject is too close to the camera, the control flashes emitted by the camera flash
may affect exposure (The effect can be moderated by reducing the output of the camera
flash using a diffuser or other similar techniques).

EN 97

11 Information
Shooting tips and information
The camera does not turn on even when a battery is loaded
The battery is not fully charged• Charge the battery with the charger.

The battery is temporarily unable to function because of the cold
• Battery performance drops at low temperatures. Remove the battery and warm it byputting it in your pocket for a while.

No picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed
The camera has turned off automatically• The camera automatically enters sleep mode to reduce the drain on the battery if nooperations are performed for a set period of time. g [Sleep] (P. 88)
If no operations are performed for a set time (4 hours) after the camera has entered sleep
mode, the camera will turn off automatically.

The flash is charging• On the monitor, the # mark blinks when charging is in progress. Wait for the blinking tostop, then press the shutter button.

Unable to focus• The camera can not focus on subjects that are too close to the camera or that are notsuited to autofocus (the AF confirmation mark will blink in the monitor). Increase thedistance to the subject or focus on a high contrast object at the same distance from thecamera as your main subject, compose the shot, and shoot.

11
Information

Subjects that are difficult to focus on
It may be difficult to focus with auto focus in the following situations.
AF confirmation
mark is blinking.
These subjects
are not focused.
Subject with low
contrast

Excessively bright
light in center offrame

Subject containing no
vertical lines

Subjects at different
distances

Fast-moving subject

Subject not inside
AF area

AF confirmation
mark lights up but
the subject is not
focused.

98 EN

Noise reduction is activated• When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds are slower and noise tends to appear inimages. The camera activates the noise-reduction process after shooting at slow shutter
speeds. During which, shooting is not allowed. You can set [Noise Reduct.] (P. 89) to [Off].

The number of AF targets is reduced.
The number and size of AF targets varies with aspect ratio, group target settings, and theoption selected for [Digital Tele-converter].

The date and time has not been set
The camera is used with the settings at the time of purchase• The date and time of the camera is not set when purchased. Set the date and time before
using the camera. g “Setting the date/time” (P. 9)

The battery has been removed from the camera• The date and time settings will be returned to the factory default settings if the camera isleft without the battery for approximately 1 day. The settings will be cancelled more quickly
if the battery was only loaded in the camera for a short time before being removed. Before
taking important pictures, check that the date and time settings are correct.

Set functions are restored to their factory default settings
When you rotate the mode dial or turn off the power in a shooting mode other than P, A,
S, or M, functions with changes made to their settings are restored to the factory default
settings.

Image taken appears whitish
This may occur when the picture is taken in backlight or semi-backlight conditions. This isdue to a phenomenon called flare or ghosting. As far as possible, consider a composition
where strong light source is not taken in the picture. Flare may occur even when a lightsource is not present in the picture. Use a lens hood to shade the lens from the light source.
If a lens hood does not have effect, use your hand to shade the lens from the light. g“Interchangeable lenses” (P. 104)

This may be due to stuck pixel(s) on the image pickup device. Perform [Pixel Mapping]. If the
problem persists, repeat pixel mapping a few times.
g “Pixel mapping - Checking the image processing functions” (P. 102)

Functions that cannot be selected from menus

Information

Unknown bright dot(s) appear on the subject in the picture taken

11

Some items may not be selectable from the menus when using the arrow pad.
• Items that cannot be set with the current shooting mode
• Items that cannot be set because of an item that has already been set:
Combination of [j] and [Noise Reduct.], etc.

EN 99

Error codes
Monitorindication

Possible cause

Corrective action

The card is not inserted, or it
cannot be recognized.

Insert a card or insert a different
card.

There is a problem with the card.

Insert the card again. If the
problem persists, format the card.
If the card cannot be formatted, itcannot be used.

Writing to the card is prohibited.

The card write-protect switch is
set to the “LOCK” side. Release
the switch. (P. 103)

• The card is full. No morepictures can be taken or no
more information such as print
reservation can be recorded.
• There is no space in the cardand print reservation or newimages cannot be recorded.

Replace the card or erase
unwanted pictures.
Before erasing, download
important images to a PC.

Card cannot be read. Card may
not have been formatted.

• Select [Clean Card], press
Q and turn off the camera.
Remove the card and wipe dry
the metallic surface with a soft,
dry cloth.
• Select [Format][Yes], and thenpress Q to format the card.
Formatting the card erases alldata on the card.

There are no pictures on thecard.

The card contains no pictures.
Record pictures and play back.

The selected picture cannot be
displayed for playback due toa problem with this picture. Or
the picture cannot be used forplayback on this camera.

Use image processing software toview the picture on a PC.
If that cannot be done, the image
file is damaged.

Pictures taken with anothercamera cannot be edited on thisThe Image Cannot camera.
Be Edited

Use image processing software toedit the picture.

Images can not be transferred
between devices that are
currently receiving or transmitting
data.

Increase the amount of memory
available on the card, for example
by deleting unwanted images,
or choose a smaller size for theimages being transmitted.

No Card

Card Error

Write Protect

Card Full

Card Setup
Clean the contact area ofthe card with a dry cloth.

Clean Card
FormatSet

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Information

No Picture

Picture Error

Picture Error

100 EN

Monitor
indication

Possible cause

Corrective action
Turn off the camera and wait for
the internal temperature to cool.

m
The internal temperature of
the camera has risen due tosequential shooting.

Wait a moment for the camera
to turn off automatically. Allow
the internal temperature of thecamera to cool before resuming
operations.

The battery is drained.

Charge the battery.

The camera is not connected tothe computer or printer correctly.

Disconnect the camera andconnect it again correctly.

There is no paper in the printer.

Load some paper in the printer.

The printer has run out of ink.

Replace the ink cartridge in theprinter.

The paper is jammed.

Remove the jammed paper.

The printer's paper cassette has
been removed or the printer has
been manipulated while making
settings on the camera.

Do not manipulate the printerwhile making settings on thecamera.

There is a problem with theprinter and/or camera.

Turn off camera and printer.
Check the printer and remedy any
problems before turning the poweron again.

Pictures recorded on othercameras may not be printed on
this camera.

Use a personal computer to print.

The lens is locked.
Please extend thelens.

The lens of the retractable lensstays retracted.

Extend the lens. (P. 6)

Please check thestatus of a lens.

An abnormality has occurred
between the camera and thelens.

Turn off the camera, check theconnection with the lens, and turnthe power on again.

Internal camera
temperature is toohigh.
Please wait forcooling before
camera use.

Battery Empty

No Connection

No PaperNo InkJammedSettings Changed

Cannot Print

Information

Print Error

11

EN 101

Cleaning and storing the camera
Cleaning the camera
Turn off the camera and remove the battery before cleaning the camera.

Exterior:• Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the camera is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water
and wring well. Wipe the camera with the damp cloth and then dry it with a dry cloth. If you
have used the camera at the beach, use a cloth soaked in clean water and well wrung.

Monitor and viewfinder:• Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

Lens:• Blow dust off the lens with a commercially available blower. For the lens, wipe gently witha lens cleaning paper.

Storage• When not using the camera for a prolonged period, remove the battery and card. Storethe camera in a cool, dry place that is well ventilated.
• Insert the battery periodically and test the camera's functions.
• Remove dust and other foreign matter from the body and rear caps before attaching them.
• Attach the body cap to the camera to prevent dust from getting inside when no lens is
attached. Be sure to replace the front and rear lens caps before putting the lens away.
• Clean the camera after use.
• Do not store with insect repellent.

Cleaning and checking the image pickup device

11
Information

This camera incorporates a dust reduction function to keep dust from getting on theimage pickup device and to remove any dust or dirt from the image pickup device
surface with ultrasonic vibrations. The dust reduction function operates when thecamera is turned on.
The dust reduction function operates at the same time as the pixel mapping, whichchecks the image pickup device and image processing circuitry. Since dust reductionis activated every time the camera's power is turned on, the camera should be held
upright for the dust reduction function to be effective.

# Cautions• Do not use strong solvents such as benzene or alcohol, or a chemically treated cloth.
• Avoid storing the camera in places where chemicals are treated, in order to protect thecamera from corrosion.
• Mold may form on the lens surface if the lens is left dirty.
• Check each part of the camera before use if it has not been used for a long time. Before
taking important pictures, be sure to take a test shot and check that the camera works
properly.

Pixel mapping - Checking the image processing functions
The pixel mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the image pickup
device and image processing functions. After using the monitor or taking continuous
shots, wait for at least one minute before using the pixel mapping function to ensurethat it operates correctly.

102 EN1 Select [Pixel Mapping] (P. 92) in c Custom Menu tab k.
2 Press I, then press Q.
• The [Busy] bar is displayed when pixel mapping is in progress. When pixel mapping
is finished, the menu is restored.

# Cautions• If you accidentally turn the camera off during pixel mapping, start again from Step 1.

Card basics
Usable cards
In this manual, all storage devices are referred to as “cards.” Thefollowing types of SD memory card (commercially available) can beused with this camera: SD, SDHC, SDXC, and Eye-Fi. For the latest
information, please visit the Olympus website.
SD card write protect switch
The SD card body has a write protect switch. If you set the switch to
the “LOCK” side, you will not be able to write to the card, delete data or
format. Return the switch to the unlock position enable writing.

LOCK# Cautions

Formatting the card
Cards formatted on a computer or other camera must be formatted with the camera
before they can be used.
All data stored on the card, including protected images, is erased when the card isformatted. When formatting a used card, confirm there are no images that you stillwant to keep on the card.

1 Select [Card Setup] in shooting menu W

11
Information• The data in the card will not be erased completely even after formatting the card ordeleting the data. When discarding, destroy the card to prevent leakage of personal
information.
• Use the Eye-Fi card in compliance with the laws and regulations of the country where thecamera is used.
• In locations such as on an airplane, where the Eye-Fi communication is prohibited,remove the Eye-Fi card from the camera, or set [Eye-Fi] (P. 93) to [Off].
• The Eye-Fi card may became hot during use.
• When using an Eye-Fi card, the battery may run out faster.
• When using an Eye-Fi card, the camera may function more slowly.

Card Setup(P. 111).

2 Select [Format].
3 Select [Yes] and press Q.
• Formatting is performed.

All Erase
FormatBack

Set

EN 103

Battery and charger• Use the single Olympus lithium-ion battery. Use only genuine OLYMPUS rechargeable
batteries.
• The camera’s power consumption varies widely with usage and other conditions.
• As the following consume a lot of power even without shooting, the battery will be drained
quickly.
• Performing auto focus repeatedly by pressing the shutter button halfway in shootingmode.
• Displaying images on the monitor for a prolonged period.
• When connected to a computer or printer.
• When using a drained battery, the camera may turn off without the low battery warning
being displayed.
• The battery will not be fully charged at the time of purchase. Charge the battery using theprovided charger before use.
• The normal charging time using the provided charger is approximately 4 hours(estimated).
• Do not attempt to use chargers not specifically designated for use with the supplied
battery, or to use batteries not specifically designated for use with the supplied charger.

# Cautions• There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with the incorrect battery type.
Dispose of the used battery following the instructions. “Battery Handling Precautions”(P. 119)

Using an optional AC adapter
The camera can be connected to an optional AC-3 AC adapter via a power battery
holder (HLD-6). Other adapters can not be used. The power cable supplied with the AC
adapter can not be used with other products.

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Using your charger abroad

Information• The charger can be used in most home electrical sources within the range of 100 V to240 V AC (50/60 Hz) around the world. However, depending on the country or area you
are in, the AC wall outlet may be shaped differently and the charger may require a plug
adapter to match the wall outlet. For details, ask at your local electrical shop or travel
agent.
• Do not use commercially available travel adapters as the charger may malfunction.

Interchangeable lenses
Choose a lens according to the scene and your creative intent. Use
lenses designed exclusively for the Micro Four Thirds system andbearing the M. ZUIKO label or the symbol shown at right. With anadapter, you can also use Four Thirds System and OM System lenses.

# Cautions• When you attach or remove the body cap and lens from the camera, keep the lens mounton the camera pointed downward. This helps prevent dust and other foreign matter fromgetting inside the camera.
• Do not remove the body cap or attach the lens in dusty places.

104 EN• Do not point the lens attached to the camera toward the sun. This may cause the camera
to malfunction or even ignite due to the magnifying effect of sunlight focusing through thelens.
• Be careful not to lose the body cap and rear cap.

M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens specifications
 Names of parts

If the hood is attached
to a lens with adecorative ring, rotate
the ring to the left.

1 Filter mount thread
2 Zoom ring (zoom lenses only)
3 Focus ring
4 Mount index
5 Electrical contacts
6 Front cap
7 Rear cap Using power zoom lenses with macro functions
Lens operation is determined by the position of the zoom ring.
MACRO button
MACRO

Zoom ring+

Rotate the zoom ring for power zoom. Zoom speed isdetermined by the amount of rotation.

M-ZOOM (Manual Zoom)

Rotate the zoom ring to zoom in and out.

MACRO (Macro Photography)

To photography subjects at a range of 0.2 to 0.5 m,press the MACRO button and slide the zoom ring
forward. Zoom is not available.

• The role of the L-Fn button can be selected in the camera custom menu.

 Lens and camera combinations
Lens

CameraAttachment

AF

Metering

Yes

Yes

Yes

Attachment
possible withmount adapter

Yes*1

Yes

No

Yes*2

No

No

No

Micro Four Thirds
system lensFour Thirds systemlens

Micro Four Thirds
system camera

OM System lenses
Micro Four Thirds
system lensFour Thirds System
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Information

E-ZOOM (Power Zoom)*1 [C-AF] and [C-AF+TR] of [AF Mode] cannot be used.
*2 Accurate metering not possible.

EN 105 Main Specifications
Items

14 – 42 mm II R

Mount

40 – 150 mm R

12 – 50 mm

Micro Four Thirds mount

Focal length

14 – 42 mm

40 – 150 mm

12 – 50 mm

Max. aperture

f/3.5 – 5.6

f/4.0 – 5.6

f/3.5 – 6.3

Image angle

75° – 29°30.3° – 8.2°

84° – 24°Lens configuration

7 groups,
8 lenses

10 groups,
13 lenses

9 groups,
10 lenses

Iris control

f/3.5 – 22

Multilayer film coating

Shooting range(Focal length)0.25 m – )(14 – 19mm)
0.3 m – )(20 – 42mm)

Focus adjustment
Weight (excluding hood and cap)
Dimensions(Max. diameter × length)
Filter mount thread diameterf/4.0 – 22

f/3.5 – 22

0.9 m – )0.35 m – )0.2 m –0.5 m(macro mode)

AF/MF switching
113 g

190 g

212 g

l56.5×50 mm

l63.5×83 mm

l57×83 mm

37 mm

58 mm

52 mm

# Cautions• Edges of pictures may be cut off if more than one filter is used or if a thick filter is used.

Principal Accessories
Mount adapter

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Mount adapter allows the camera to be used with lenses that do not conform to theMicro Four Thirds System standard.

Information

 Four Thirds lens adapter (MMF–3)
The camera requires MMF-3 Four Thirds lens adapter to attach Four Thirds lenses.
Some features, such as autofocus, may not be available.
 OM adapter (MF–2)
Use with existing OLYMPUS OM System lenses. Focus and aperture must be adjusted
manually. Image stabilization can be used. Input the focal length of the lens being usedin the camera image stabilization settings.

Remote cable (RM–UC1)
Use to reduce camera movement caused by the shutter button during macro or bulb
photography. The remote cable attaches via the camera USB connector.

Converter lenses
Converter lenses attach to the camera lens for quick and easy fish-eye or macro
photography. See the OLYMPUS website for information on the lenses that canbe used.
• Use the appropriate lens attachment for SCN mode (f, w, or m).

106 ENMacro arm light (MAL–1)
Use to illuminate subjects for macro photography, even at ranges at which vignetting
would occur with the flash.

Microphone set (SEMA–1)
The microphone can be placed at a distance from the camera to avoid recording
ambient sounds or wind noise. Third-party commercial microphones can also be used
depending on your creative intent. We recommend that you use the supplied extension
cord. (power supplied via l3.5 mm stereo mini-plug)

Power Battery Holder (HLD-6)
The power battery holder includes grip and power components. The power component
supplements the camera battery. It is equipped with a shutter button, a dial, andfunction buttons for use when the camera is rotated to take pictures in portrait
orientation. It can also be used with a dedicated AC adapter (AC-3).

Exposure warning display
If the optimum exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway,the display will blink on the monitor.
Shooting
mode

Warning display
exampleStatus60" F2.8

The subject is
too dark.

• Increase the ISO sensitivity.
• Use the flash.

4000 F22

The subject is
too bright.

• Decrease the ISO sensitivity.
• Use a commercially available ND filter(for adjusting the amount of light).

30"

The subject isunderexposed.

• Decrease the aperture value.
• Increase the ISO sensitivity.

The subject isoverexposed.

• Increase the aperture value.
• Decrease the ISO sensitivity or use acommercially available ND filter (foradjusting the amount of light).

2000 F2.8

The subject isunderexposed.

• Set the shutter speed slower.
• Increase the ISO sensitivity.

125 F22

The subject isoverexposed.

• Set the shutter speed faster.
• Decrease the ISO sensitivity or use acommercially available ND filter (foradjusting the amount of light).

P

F5.6

A

F5.6

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4000

Action• The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type andfocal length of the lens.

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Flash modes that can be set by shooting mode
Shooting
Mode

P/A

Super
control
panel
#AUTO

Auto flash!

Auto flash(red-eye reduction)#

Fill-in flash$

Flash off!
SLOW

Slow synchronization(red-eye reduction)#SLOW

Slow synchronization(1st curtain)#

Slow synchronization(2nd curtain)

SLOW2

S/M

#

Fill-in flash#!

Fill-in flash(red-eye reduction)

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108 EN

Conditions forfiring the flash

Shutter
speed
limit

Fires automaticallyin dark/backlit *
conditions

1/30 sec. –1/250 sec.

Always fires

30 sec. –1/250 sec.

kkFires automaticallyin dark/backlit *
conditions

60 sec. –1/250 sec.

1stcurtain

Always fires

60 sec. –1/250 sec.

Flashtiming1st
curtaink
1stcurtain2nd
curtain$Flash off

k

k

k

#

Fill-in flash/Slow
synchronization(2nd curtain)

2nd
curtain

Always fires

60 sec. –1/250 sec.

2nd-C
*

Flash Mode

When the flash is set to the Super FP mode, it detects backlight and fires with a longer
duration than for normal flash before emitting light.
• #AUTO, $ can be set in A mode.

Minimum range (FL-LM2)
The lens may cast shadows over objects close to
the camera, causing vignetting, or be too brighteven at minimum output.

Lens
14 – 42 mm
17 mm
40 – 150 mm
12 – 50 mm

Approximate distance atwhich vignetting occurs
0.2 m
0.2 m
0.65 m0.5 m• Use optional off-camera flash units to prevent vignetting. To prevent photographs frombeing overexposed, select mode A or M and choose a high f-number, or reduce ISO
sensitivity.

Flash synchronization and shutter speed
Shooting
mode
P
A
S
M

Flash timing

Upper limit ofsynchronization timing*1

1/ (lens focal length × 2)
or synchronization timing,
whichever is slower

Fixed timing when
flash fires*2
1/60

1/250
―

The set shutter speed*1 Can be changed using menu: 1/60 – 1/250 g [# X-Sync.] (P. 89)*2 Can be changed using menu: 30 – 1/250 g [# Slow Limit] (P. 89)

External flash shooting
With this camera, you can use one of the separately sold external flash units to achievea flash suited to your needs. The external flashes communicate with the camera,
allowing you to control the camera’s flash modes with various available flash control
modes, such as TTL-AUTO and Super FP flash.
An external flash unit specified for use with this camera can be mounted on the camera
by attaching it to the camera’s hot shoe. You can also attach the flash to the flash
bracket on the camera using the bracket cable (optional). Refer to the documentation
provided with the external flash units as well.
Functions available with external flash units
Optional flash
FL-600R

Flash control mode
TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL,FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL
TTL-AUTO, MANUAL
TTL-AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL

GN (Guide number) (ISO100)

RC modeGN36 (85 mm*) GN20 (24 mm*)D

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FL-300R
GN20 (28 mm*)FL-14
GN14 (28 mm*)
–
RF-11
GN11
–
TTL-AUTO, MANUAL
TF-22
GN22
–
* The focal length of the lens that can be used (Calculated based on 35 mm film camera).

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Record mode and file size/number of storable still
pictures
The file size in the table is approximate for files with a 4:3 aspect ratio.

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Record Number of pixels
File
Compression
mode(Pixel Count)formatRAW
Loss-less compression ORF
1/2.7
YSF
1/4
YF
4608×3456
1/8
YN
1/12
YB
1/2.7
XSF
1/4
XF
3200×2400
1/8
XN
1/12
XB
1/2.7
XSF
1/4
XF
2560×1920
1/8
XN
1/12
XB
1/2.7
XSF
1/4
XF
1920×1440
1/8
XN
1/12
XB
JPEG
1/2.7
XSF
1/4
XF
1600×1200
1/8
XN
1/12
XB
1/2.7
WSF
1/4
WF
1280×960
1/8
WN
1/12
WB
1/2.7
WSF
1/4
WF
1024×768
1/8
WN
1/12
WB
1/2.7
WSF
1/4
WF
640×480
1/8
WN
1/12
WB

File size(MB)
Approx. 17
Approx. 11
Approx. 7.5
Approx. 3.5
Approx. 2.4
Approx. 5.6
Approx. 3.4
Approx. 1.7
Approx. 1.2
Approx. 3.2
Approx. 2.2
Approx. 1.1
Approx. 0.8
Approx. 1.8
Approx. 1.3
Approx. 0.7
Approx. 0.5
Approx. 1.3
Approx. 0.9
Approx. 0.5
Approx. 0.4
Approx. 0.9
Approx. 0.6
Approx. 0.4
Approx. 0.3
Approx. 0.6
Approx. 0.4
Approx. 0.3
Approx. 0.2
Approx. 0.3
Approx. 0.2
Approx. 0.2
Approx. 0.1

Number of storable
still picture*1
41
79
114
248
369
155
257
508
753
271
398
782
1151
476
701
1356
1968
678
984
1906
2653
1034
1488
2773
3813
1564
2260
4068
5547
3589
5085
7627
10170

*1 Assumes a 1GB SD card.

# Cautions• The number of remaining pictures may change according to the subject, whether or notprint reservations have been made, and other factors. In certain instances, the number ofremaining pictures displayed on the monitor will not change even when you take pictures
or erase stored images.
• The actual file size varies according to the subject.
• The maximum number of storable still pictures displayed on the monitor is 9999.
• For the available recording time for movies, see the Olympus website.

110 ENMenu directory*1: Can be added to [Myset].
*2: Default can be restored by selecting [Full] for [Reset].
*3: Default can be restored by selecting [Basic] for [Reset].

K Shooting Menu
Tab
W

Function

Default

Reset/Myset
Picture Mode
Still Picture
Movie

K

X

Image Aspect
Digital Tele-converter
j/YImage Stabilizer
AE BKTWB BKT
Bracketing

Multiple Exposure

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ART BKT
Frame
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FunctionStart
BGM
EffectSlide
Slide IntervalMovie Interval

Default―
Melancholy
Fade
m
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3 sec
Short
On
R
RAW Data Edit―
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Sel. Image
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TabdFunction

Default*1――
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0.5 secD
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c/# Menu Display# Menu Display Off
Firmware―XW*i
Rec View

*2

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* Settings differ depending on the region where the camera is purchased.

c Custom Menu
Tab
c R AF/MF

Function

AF ModeStill Picture
Movie

Full-time AF
AEL/AFL

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Reset Lens
BULB/TIME Focusing
Focus Ring
MF Assist
P Set HomeAF Illuminat.
I Face Priority
S Button/dial
U Function
V Function
R Function
I Function
G Functionn Function
m Functionn Functionl Function
P
A
S
Dial
FunctionM
Menuq
Dial Direction
ButtonFunction

Default
S-AF
C-AF
Off
S-AF
C-AF
MF
On
On
b
Off
o
On

mode1
mode2
mode1

K

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Multi Function(Highlight&Shadow Control)
R REC
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P
AEL/AFLP
AF Stop
Ps, F
FNo., F
Shutter, F
Shutter, FNo.
A, B
GU, Prev/Next
Dial1

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ISO-Auto Set
ISO-Auto
BULB/TIME Timer
Live BULB
Live TIME
Anti-Shock z

Default
OffOn
3.5 fps
9 fps
On
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―
Live Guide
Live Control
Art Menu
Scene Menu
Image Only, Overall
Image Only, u, Level
Gauge
O, Calendar
Off
On
255
0
On
Off
mode1
mode1
10 sec
8 sec
1 min
4h
On
Auto
1/3EV
p
Auto
Auto
1/3EV
High Limit: 1600
Default: 200
P/A/S
8 min
Off
0.5 sec
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Tab
Functionc T Release/j
Rls Priority S
Rls Priority C
jL fps
jH fpsj + IS Off
Half Way Rls With IS
U Disp/8/PC
HDMI OutHDMI
HDMI Control
Video Out *iAUTOKControl P/A/S/M
Settings
ART
SCN
q InfoG/Info
LV-Info
Settings
G Settings
Displayed Grid
Picture Mode Settings
Histogram Highlight
Settings
Shadow
Mode Guide
Live View Boost
Art LV Mode
LV Close Up Mode
Info Off
Backlit LCD
Sleep
Auto Power Off
8
USB Mode
V Exp/p/ISO
EV Step
Metering
AEL Metering
ISO
ISO Step

88

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Tab
Functionc W # Custom#X-Sync.
#Slow Limit
w+F
X K/Color/WB
Noise Reduct.
Noise Filter
WB
All SetAll >All Reset
W Keep Warm Color#+WB
Color Space
Shading Comp.
K Set
Xiddle
Pixel
Count
Wmall
Y Record/Erase
Quick Erase
RAW+JPEG Erase
File Name
Edit Filename
Priority Set
dpi Setting
Copyright Info.
Copyright
Artist Name
Settings
Copyright NameZ Movie
nMode
Movie+Still
Movie R
Movie EffectWind Noise Reduction
Recording Volume
b Built-In EVF
Built-in EVF Style
V Info Settings
V Displayed Grid
EVF Auto Switch
Frame Rate
EVF Adjustk K Utility
Pixel Mappingp
ExposureJ
Shift
5
8 Warning Level

114 EN

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2560×1920
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350dpi
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8 Battery Priority
Level Adjust
Touch Screen Settings
Eye-Fi

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PBH Battery
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Tab
Function# A OLYMPUS PENPAL Share
Please Wait
Address List
Address
Search TimerBook
New Pairing
My OLYMPUS PENPAL
Picture Send SizeB OLYMPUS PENPAL Album
Copy All
Reset Protect
Album Mem. UsageAlbum Mem. Setup
Picture Copy Size
C Electronic Viewfinder
EVF Adjust

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Specifications
CameraDigital camera with interchangeable lens system
M.Zuiko Digital, Micro Four Thirds System Lens
Micro Four Thirds mount
Approx. twice the focal length of the lens

4/3" Live MOS sensor
Approx. 17,200,000 pixels
Approx. 16,050,000 pixels
17.3 mm (H) × 13.0 mm (V)1.33 (4:3)

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Product type
Product type
Lens
Lens mount
Equivalent focal length on
a 35 mm film camera
Image pickup device
Product typeNo. of total pixels
No. of effective pixels
Screen size
Aspect ratio
Viewfinder
Type
No. of pixels
Magnification
Eye point
Monitor
Product type
Total no. of pixels

Electronic viewfinder with eye sensor
1,440,000 pixels
100%
Approx. 18 mm (–1 m-1)
3.0″ organic electro-luminescent display, vari-angle, touch screen
Approx. 610,000 dots (aspect ratio 3 : 2)

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Shutter
Product type
Shutter
Auto focus
Product type
Focusing points
Selection of focusing point
Exposure control
Metering system
Metered range
Shooting modes

ISO sensitivity
Exposure compensation
White balance
Mode setting
RecordingMemoryRecording system
Applicable standards

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Computerized focal-plane shutter
1/4000 - 60 sec., bulb photography, time photography
Imager contrast detection system
35 points
Auto, Optional
TTL metering system (imager metering)
Digital ESP metering/Center weighted averaging metering/Spot metering
EV 0 - 20 (Digital ESP metering/Center weighted averaging metering/Spotmetering)
A: iAUTO/P: Program AE (Program shift can be performed)/
A: Aperture priority AE/S: Shutter priority AE/M: Manual/ART: Art filter/
SCN: Scene/n: Movie
200 - 25600 (1/3, 1 EV step)±3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV step)
Auto/Preset WB (7 settings)/Customized WB/One-touch WB
SD/SDHC/SDXC/Eye-Fi card (supports UHS-I)
Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance with Design rule for Camera Filesystem (DCF)), RAW Data, MP format
Exif 2.2, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF), PRINT Image Matching III,
PictBridge
Wave format
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 / Motion JPEG
PCM 48kHzSound with still pictures
Movie
Audio
Playback
Display format
Single-frame playback/Close-up playback/Index display/Calendar display
Drive
Drive mode
Single-frame shooting/Sequential shooting/Self-timer
Sequential shooting
Up to 9 fps (T)Self-timer
Operation time: 12 sec., 2 sec.
Flash
Guide number
10 (ISO200)
Flash control mode
TTL-AUTO (TTL pre-flash mode)/MANUAL
Sync speed
1/250 s or slower
External connector
Multi-connector (USB connector, AV connector)/HDMI micro connector (Type D)/Accessory port
Power supply
Battery
Li-ion Battery ×1
Dimensions/weight
Dimensions
121.0 mm (W) × 89.6 mm (H) × 41.9 mm (D) (4.8" × 3.5" × 1.7")(excluding protrusions)
WeightApprox. 425 g (0.9 Ib.) (including battery and memory card)
Operating environment
Temperature
0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) (operation)/ – 20 °C - 60 °C (– 4 °F - 140 °F)(storage)
Humidity
30% - 90% (operation)/10% - 90% (storage)
Splash resistanceType
Equivalent to IEC Standard publication 529 IPX1 (under OLYMPUS test
conditions)Flash FL-LM2
Guide number
Firing angle

10 (ISO200)
Covers the angle of view of a 14 mm lens (28 mm in 35 mm format)

Dimensions
WeightApprox. 44.3 mm (W) × 33.5 mm (H) × 52.5 mm (D) (1.7" × 1.3" × 2.1")
Approx. 31 g (0.7 Ib.)

Battery/charger
 Lithium ion battery
MODEL NO.
Product type
Nominal voltage
Nominal capacity
No. of charge and discharge times
Ambient temperature
Dimensions
WeightBLN-1
Rechargeable Lithium ion battery
DC7.6V
1220 mAh
Approx. 500 times (varies with usage conditions)
0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) (charging)
Approx. 36.0 mm (W) × 15.4 mm (H) × 50.2 mm (D)(1.4" × 0.6" × 2.0")
Approx. 52 g (0.1 Ib.) Lithium ion charger
MODEL NO.
Rated input
Rated output
Charging timeAmbient temperature
Dimensions
Weight (excluding AC cable)

BCN-1
AC 100 V - 240 V (50/60 Hz)
DC8.7V/600mA
Approx. 4 hours (room temperature)
0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) (operation)/–20 °C - 60 °C (–4 °F - 140 °F) (storage)
Approx. 67 mm (W) × 26 mm (H) × 95.5 mm (D) (2.6" × 1.0" × 3.8")
Approx. 77 g (0.2 Ib.)

• The supplied AC adapter is for use with this camera only. Do not use with other devices.
Do not use this device with AC cables for other products.

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Information

SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ANY NOTICE OR
OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE MANUFACTURER.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registeredtrademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

EN 117

12 SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSAFETY PRECAUTIONSCAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED OLYMPUS SERVICE PERSONNEL.
An exclamation mark enclosed in a triangle alerts you to important operating
and maintenance instructions in the documentation provided with the
product.
DANGER

If the product is used without observing the information given under thissymbol, serious injury or death may result.

WARNING

If the product is used without observing the information given under thissymbol, injury or death may result.

CAUTION

If the product is used without observing the information given under thissymbol, minor personal injury, damage to the equipment, or loss of valuable
data may result.

WARNING!
TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, NEVER DISASSEMBLE, EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO WATER OR OPERATE IN A HIGH HUMIDITY ENVIRONMENT.

General Precautions

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
118 EN

Read All Instructions — Before you use theproduct, read all operating instructions. Save all
manuals and documentation for future reference.
Cleaning — Always unplug this product fromthe wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp
cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid oraerosol cleaner, or any type of organic solvent toclean this product.
Attachments — For your safety, and to avoid
damaging the product, use only accessories
recommended by Olympus.
Water and Moisture — For precautions on
products with weatherproof designs, read theweatherproofing sections.
Location — To avoid damage to the product,
mount the product securely on a stable tripod,
stand, or bracket.
Power Source — Connect this product only tothe power source described on the product label.
Foreign Objects — To avoid personal injury,
never insert a metal object into the product.
Heat — Never use or store this product near
any heat source such as a radiator, heat register,

stove, or any type of equipment or appliance thatgenerates heat, including stereo amplifiers.

Product Handling Precautions
WARNING• Do not use the camera near flammable or
explosive gases.
• Do not use the flash and LED on people(infants, small children, etc.) at close
range.
You must be at least 1 m (3 ft.) away fromthe faces of your subjects. Firing the flash
too close to the subject's eyes could causea momentary loss of vision.
• Keep young children and infants awayfrom the camera.
Always use and store the camera out of
the reach of young children and infants toprevent the following dangerous situations
which could cause serious injury:• Becoming entangled in the camera strap,
causing strangulation.
• Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards
or other small parts.

• Accidentally firing the flash into their own
eyes or those of another child.
• Accidentally being injured by the moving
parts of the camera.
• Do not look at the sun or strong lights
with the camera.
• Do not use or store the camera in dusty or
humid places.
• Do not cover the flash with a hand whilefiring.

CAUTION

Battery Handling Precautions
Follow these important guidelines to prevent
batteries from leaking, overheating, burning,
exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.

DANGER• The camera uses a lithium ion battery
specified by Olympus. Charge the battery
with the specified charger. Do not use anyother chargers.

WARNING• Keep batteries dry at all times.
• To prevent batteries from leaking,overheating, or causing a fire or explosion,use only batteries recommended for use withthis product.
• Insert the battery carefully as described in theoperating instructions.
• If rechargeable batteries have not beenrecharged within the specified time, stop
charging them and do not use them.
• Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken.
• If a battery leaks, becomes discolored ordeformed, or becomes abnormal in any otherway during operation, stop using the camera.
• If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothingor skin, remove the clothing and flush theaffected area with clean, running cold water
immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek
medical attention immediately.
• Never subject batteries to strong shocks orcontinuous vibration.

CAUTION• Before loading, always inspect the battery
carefully for leaks, discoloration, warping, or
any other abnormality.
• The battery may become hot during
prolonged use. To avoid minor burns, do notremove it immediately after using the camera.
• Always unload the battery from the camera
before storing the camera for a long period.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS• Stop using the camera immediately if
you notice any unusual odors, noise, orsmoke around it.
Never remove the batteries with barehands, which may cause a fire or burn yourhands.
• Never hold or operate the camera with
wet hands.
• Do not leave the camera in places where
it may be subject to extremely hightemperatures.
Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate
and, in some circumstances, cause thecamera to catch fire.
Do not use the charger if it is covered (suchas a blanket). This could cause overheating,resulting in fire.
• Handle the camera with care to avoid
getting a low-temperature burn.
When the camera contains metal parts,
overheating can result in a low-temperatureburn. Pay attention to the following:• When used for a long period, the camera
will get hot. If you hold on to the camerain this state, a low temperature burn may
be caused.
• In places subject to extremely cold
temperatures, the temperature of thecamera's body may be lower than theenvironmental temperature. If possible,
wear gloves when handling the camera incold temperatures.
• Be careful with the strap.
Be careful with the strap when you carrythe camera. It could easily catch on strayobjects - and cause serious damage.

• Never heat or incinerate batteries.
• Take precautions when carrying or storingbatteries to prevent them from coming into
contact with any metal objects such as
jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.
• Never store batteries where they will be
exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected tohigh temperatures in a hot vehicle, near aheat source, etc.
• To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging
their terminals, carefully follow all instructions
regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt
to disassemble a battery or modify it in any
way, by soldering, etc.
• If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush
your eyes immediately with clear, coldrunning water and seek medical attention
immediately.
• Always store batteries out of the reach ofsmall children. If a child accidentally swallows
a battery, seek medical attention immediately.
• Should you notice that the charger is emitting
smoke, heat, or an unusual noise or smell,
immediately cease use and unplug thecharger from the power outlet, and thencontact an authorized distributor or service
center.

EN 119• This camera uses a lithium ion battery
specified by Olympus. Do not use any othertype of battery. For safe and proper use, readthe battery's instruction manual carefully
before using it.
• If the battery's terminals get wet or greasy,camera contact failure may result. Wipe thebattery well with a dry cloth before use.
• Always charge a battery when using it for
the first time, or if it has not been used for along period.
• When operating the camera with battery
power at low temperatures, try to keep
the camera and spare battery as warm as
possible. A battery that has run down at
low temperatures may be restored after it iswarmed at room temperature.
• The number of pictures you can take mayvary depending on the shooting conditions
or battery.
• Before going on a long trip, and especiallybefore traveling abroad, purchase extra
batteries. A recommended battery may bedifficult to obtain while traveling.
• When the camera will not be used for an
extended period, store it in a cool place.
• Please recycle batteries to help save ourplanet’s resources. When you throw away
dead batteries, be sure to cover theirterminals and always observe local laws andregulations.

Caution for Usage Environment

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
120 EN• To protect the high-precision technology
contained in this product, never leave thecamera in the places listed below, no matter if
in use or storage:• Places where temperatures and/or
humidity are high or go through extremechanges. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked
cars, or near other heat sources (stove,
radiator, etc.) or humidifiers.
• In sandy or dusty environments.
• Near flammable items or explosives.
• In wet places, such as bathrooms orin the rain. When using products withweatherproof designs, read their manuals
as well.
• In places prone to strong vibrations.
• Never drop the camera or subject it to severe
shocks or vibrations.
• When mounted on a tripod, adjust theposition of the camera with the tripod head.
Do not twist the camera.
• Do not leave the camera pointed directlyat the sun. This may cause lens or shutter
curtain damage, color failure, ghosting on
the image pickup device, or may possibly
cause fires.

• Do not allow direct sunlight into theviewfinder. Failure to observe this precaution
may result in image burn-in.
• Do not touch electric contacts on cameras
and interchangeable lenses. Remember toattach the body cap when removing the lens.
• Before storing the camera for a long period,
remove the battery. Select a cool, dry location
for storage to prevent condensation or
mold from forming inside the camera. Afterstorage, test the camera by turning it on andpressing the shutter release button to makesure that it is operating normally.
• The camera may malfunction if it is used ina location where it is subject to a magnetic/
electromagnetic field, radio waves, or highvoltage, such as near a TV set, microwave,
video game, loud speakers, large monitor
unit, TV/radio tower, or transmission towers.
In such cases, turn the camera off and on
again before further operation.
• Always observe the operating environment
restrictions described in the camera's
manual.
• Do not directly touch or wipe the image
pickup device of the camera.

Monitor
An organic electro-luminescent display is usedon the rear of the camera.
• Prolonged display of a single image may
burn the image into the display, resulting indecreased brightness or mottling in someareas of the monitor. In some cases thiseffect may be permanent. Image data are notaffected.
• In the unlikely event of the monitor breaking,do not put the organic substance into yourmouth. Any of the material adhering to yourhands, feet, or clothing should be rinsed off
immediately.
• A strip of light may appear on the top/bottomof the monitor, but this is not a malfunction.
• When a subject is viewed diagonally in thecamera, the edges may appear zigzagged on
the monitor. This is not a malfunction; it willbe less noticeable in playback mode.
• In places subject to low temperatures, themonitor may take a long time to turn on or its
color may change temporarily.
When using the camera in extremely cold
places, it is a good idea to occasionally place
it in a warm place. An monitor exhibiting poor
performance due to low temperatures will
recover in normal temperatures.
• The monitor is made with high-precision
technology. However, black spots or brightspots of light may appear constantly on themonitor.

Due to its characteristics or the angle atwhich you are viewing the monitor, the spot
may not be uniform in color and brightness.
This is not a malfunction.

Lens
•
•
•
•
•
•

Do not immerse in water or splash with water.
Do not drop or exert strong force on the lens.
Do not hold at the moving part of the lens.
Do not touch the lens surface directly.
Do not touch the contact points directly.
Do not subject to abrupt temperaturechanges.
• The operating temperature range is –10 °C 40 °C (14 °F - 104 °F). Always use within thistemperature range.

Legal and Other Notices• Olympus makes no representations or
warranties regarding any damages, or
benefit expected by using this unit lawfully,
or any request from a third person, which
are caused by the inappropriate use of thisproduct.
• Olympus makes no representations or
warranties regarding any damages or any
benefit expected by using this unit lawfully
which are caused by erasing picture data.

Disclaimer of Warranty

Warning
Unauthorized photographing or use of
copyrighted material may violate applicable
copyright laws. Olympus assumes noresponsibility for unauthorized photographing,use or other acts that infringe upon the rights ofcopyright owners.

All rights reserved. No part of these writtenmaterials or this software may be reproduced
or used in any form or by any means, electronic
or mechanical, including photocopying andrecording or the use of any type of information
storage and retrieval system, without the priorwritten permission of Olympus. No liability
is assumed with respect to the use of theinformation contained in these written materials
or software, or for damages resulting fromthe use of the information contained therein.
Olympus reserves the right to alter the featuresand contents of this publication or software
without obligation or advance notice.

FCC Notice• Radio and Television Interference
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer may void theuser's authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment has been tested and foundto comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and canradiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particularinstallation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:• Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between thecamera and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet ona circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.
• Consult your dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help. Only the
OLYMPUS-supplied USB cable should
be used to connect the camera to USB
enabled personal computers (PC).
Any unauthorized changes or modifications tothis equipment would void the user's authority tooperate it.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS• Olympus makes no representations or
warranties, either expressed or implied, byor concerning any content of these writtenmaterials or software, and in no event
shall be liable for any implied warranty ofmerchantability or fitness for any particularpurpose or for any consequential, incidental
or indirect damages (including but not limited
to damages for loss of business profits,business interruption and loss of businessinformation) arising from the use or inability
to use these written materials or software
or equipment. Some countries do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of liability forconsequential or incidental damages, so theabove limitations may not apply to you.
• Olympus reserves all rights to this manual.

Copyright Notice

EN 121Use Only Dedicated Rechargeable Battery and Battery Charger
We strongly recommend that you use only the genuine Olympus dedicated rechargeable battery andbattery charger with this camera.
Using a non-genuine rechargeable battery and/or battery charger may result in fire or personal injury
due to leakage, heating, ignition or damage to the battery. Olympus does not assume any liability
for accidents or damage that may result from the use of a battery and/or battery charger that are notgenuine Olympus accessories.

For customers in North and South America
For customers in USA
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number: E-M5Trade Name
: OLYMPUS
Responsible Party :Address: 3500 Corporate Parkway, P. O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, USA
Telephone Number : 484-896-5000
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
For customers in CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
122 ENOLYMPUS WORLDWIDE LIMITED WARRANTY- IMAGING PRODUCTS
Olympus warrants that the enclosed Olympus®
imaging product(s) and related Olympus®
accessories (individually a “Product” andcollectively the “Products”) will be free fromdefects in materials and workmanship undernormal use and service for a period of one (1)year from the date of purchase.
If any Product proves to be defective within the
one-year warranty period, the customer must
return the defective Product to any of Olympus
Service Centers, following the procedure
set forth below (See “WHAT TO DO WHENSERVICE IS NEEDED”).
Olympus, at its sole discretion, will repair,
replace, or adjust the defective Product, provided
that Olympus investigation and factory inspection
disclose that (a) such defect developed undernormal and proper use and (b) the Product iscovered under this limited warranty.
Repair, replacement, or adjustment of defective
Products shall be Olympus’s sole obligation andthe customer’s sole remedy hereunder.
The customer is liable and shall pay for shipmentof the Products to the Olympus Service Center.
Olympus shall not be obligated to perform
preventive maintenance, installation,
deinstallation, or maintenance.

Olympus reserves the right to (i) use
reconditioned, refurbished, and/or serviceable
used parts (that meet Olympus’s quality
assurance standards) for warranty or any otherrepairs and (ii) make any internal or external
design and/or feature changes on or to its
products without any liability to incorporate suchchanges on or to the Products.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITEDWARRANTY
Excluded from this limited warranty and not
warranted by Olympus in any fashion, either
express, implied, or by statute, are:(a) products and accessories not manufactured
by Olympus and/or not bearing the“OLYMPUS” brand label (the warranty
coverage for products and accessories
of other manufacturers, which may be
distributed by Olympus, is the responsibilityof the manufacturers of such products
and accessories in accordance with theterms and duration of such manufacturers’
warranties);(b) any Product which has been disassembled,
repaired, tampered with, altered, changed,
or modified by persons other than Olympus’s
own authorized service personnel unlessrepair by others is made with the writtenconsent of Olympus;

PRODUCT LIABILITY) OR OTHERWISE. IN NO
EVENT SHALL OLYMPUS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL
OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND(INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOSSOF PROFITS OR LOSS OF USE), WHETHEROR NOT OLYMPUS SHALL BE OR SHOULD
BE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCHPOTENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE.
Representations and warranties made by any
person, including but not limited to dealers,
representatives, salespersons, or agents ofOlympus, which are inconsistent or in conflictwith or in addition to the terms of this limited
warranty, shall not be binding upon Olympus
unless reduced to writing and approved by an
expressly authorized officer of Olympus.
This limited warranty is the complete andexclusive statement of warranty which
Olympus agrees to provide with respect to the
Products and it shall supersede all prior andcontemporaneous oral or written agreements,
understandings, proposals, and communications
pertaining to the subject matter hereof.
This limited warranty is exclusively for the
benefit of the original customer and cannot betransferred or assigned.
WHAT TO DO WHEN SERVICE IS NEEDEDThe customer must transfer any image or otherdata saved on a Product to another image ordata storage medium and/or remove any film
from the Product prior to sending the Product toOlympus for service.
IN NO EVENT SHALL OLYMPUS BERESPONSIBLE FOR SAVING, KEEPING OR
MAINTAINING ANY IMAGE OR DATA SAVED
ON A PRODUCT RECEIVED BY IT FORSERVICE, OR ON ANY FILM CONTAINEDWITHIN A PRODUCT RECEIVED BY IT
FOR SERVICE, NOR SHALL OLYMPUS BERESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES IN
THE EVENT ANY IMAGE OR DATA IS LOST
OR IMPAIRED WHILE SERVICE IS BEINGPERFORMED (INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES,LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOSS OF USE),
WHETHER OR NOT OLYMPUS SHALL BE OR
SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH POTENTIAL LOSS OR IMPAIRMENT.
Package the Product carefully using ample
padding material to prevent damage in transit
and either deliver it to the Authorized Olympus
Dealer that sold you the Product or ship it
postage prepaid and insured to any of our
Olympus Service Centers.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS(c) defects or damage to the Products resulting
from wear, tear, misuse, abuse, negligence,
sand, liquids, impact, improper storage,
nonperformance of scheduled operator
and maintenance items, battery leakage,use of non-“OLYMPUS” brand accessories,
consumables, or supplies, or use of the
Products in combination with non-compatible
devices;(d) software programs;(e) supplies and consumables (including but
not limited to lamps, ink, paper, film, prints,
negatives, cables and batteries); and/or(f) Products which do not contain a validly
placed and recorded Olympus serial number,unless they are a model on which Olympus
does not place and record serial numbers.
EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY SETFORTH ABOVE, OLYMPUS MAKES NO ANDDISCLAIMS ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS,GUARANTIES, CONDITIONS, AND
WARRANTIES CONCERNING THE
PRODUCTS, WHETHER DIRECT OR
INDIRECT, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OR
ARISING UNDER ANY STATUTE, ORDINANCE,COMMERCIAL USAGE OR OTHERWISE,INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANYWARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AS TO
THE SUITABILITY, DURABILITY, DESIGN,OPERATION, OR CONDITON OF THE
PRODUCTS (OR ANY PART THEREOF)
OR THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE
PRODUCTS OR THEIR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR RELATING
TO THE INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT,COPYRIGHT, OR OTHER PROPRIETARYRIGHT USED OR INCLUDED THEREIN.
IF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLY AS
A MATTER OF LAW, THEY ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF THIS LIMITEDWARRANTY.
SOME STATES MAY NOT RECOGNIZEA DISCLAIMER OR LIMITATION OF
WARRANTIES AND/OR LIMITATION OF
LIABILITY SO THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS AND
EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY.
THE CUSTOMER MAY ALSO HAVEDIFFERENT AND/OR ADDITIONAL RIGHTSAND REMEDIES THAT VARY FROM STATETO STATE.
THE CUSTOMER ACKNOWLEDGES AND
AGREES THAT OLYMPUS SHALL NOT BERESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES THAT
THE CUSTOMER MAY INCUR FROM DELAYEDSHIPMENT, PRODUCT FAILURE, PRODUCTDESIGN, SELECTION, OR PRODUCTION,
IMAGE OR DATA LOSS OR IMPAIRMENTOR FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE, WHETHER
LIABILITY IS ASSERTED IN CONTRACT, TORT(INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICTEN 123

When returning Products for service, yourpackage should include the following:
1 Sales receipt showing date and place ofpurchase.
2 Copy of this limited warranty bearing the
Product serial number corresponding to
the serial number on the Product (unless it
is a model on which Olympus does not place
and record serial numbers).
3 A detailed description of the problem.
4 Sample prints, negatives, digital prints (orfiles on disk) if available and related to the
problem.
When service is completed, the Product will be
returned to you postage prepaid.
WHERE TO SEND PRODUCT FOR SERVICE
See “WORLDWIDE WARRANTY” for the nearest
service center.
INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY SERVICEInternational warranty service is available under
this warranty.

For customers in Europe

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
124 EN“CE” mark indicates that thisproduct complies with theEuropean requirements for safety,
health, environment and customer
protection. “CE” mark cameras
are intended for sales in Europe.
This symbol [crossed-out
wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV]
indicates separate collection ofwaste electrical and electronicequipment in the EU countries.
Please do not throw theequipment into the domestic
refuse.
Please use the return andcollection systems available inyour country for the disposal ofthis product.
This symbol [crossed-out wheeledbin Directive 2006/66/EC Annex
II] indicates separate collectionof waste batteries in the EU
countries.
Please do not throw the batteries
into the domestic refuse.
Please use the return andcollection systems available inyour country for the disposal of
the waste batteries.

Provisions of warranty
1 If this product proves to be defective, although
it has been used properly (in accordancewith the written Handling Care and Operating
instructions supplied with it), during theapplicable national warranty period and has
been purchased from an authorized Olympus
distributor within the business area of
Olympus Europa Holding GmbH as stipulatedon the website: http://www.olympus.com thisproduct will be repaired, or at Olympus's
option replaced, free of charge. To claim
under this warranty the customer must takethe product before the end of the applicablenational warranty period to the dealer where
the product was purchased or any other
Olympus service station within the businessarea of Olympus Europa Holding GmbH as
stipulated on the website: http://www.olympus.
com. During the one year period of the World
Wide Guarantee the customer may turn the
product in at any Olympus service station.
Please notice that not in all countries such
Olympus service station exists.
2 The customer shall transport the productto the dealer or Olympus authorized
service station at his own risk and shallbe responsible for any costs incurred intransporting the product.
Provisions of Guarantee
1 "OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP., Shinjuku
Monolith, 2-3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku,
Tokyo 163-0914, Japan grants a one year
World Wide Guarantee. This worldwide
Guarantee must be presented at an Olympus
authorized repair service station before any
repair can be made under conditions of this
Guarantee. This Guarantee is valid only if the
Guarantee Certificate and proof of purchaseare presented at the Olympus repair service
station. Please note that this Guarantee is inaddition to and does not affect the customer's
legal warranty rights under the applicablenational legislation governing the sale ofconsumer goods mentioned above.
2 This Guarantee does not cover the following
and the customer will be required to pay
repair charge, even for defects occurring
within the Guarantee period referred toabove.
(a) Any defect that occurs due to mishandling(such as an operation performed that is
not mentioned in the Handling Care orother sections of the instructions, etc.)(b) Any defect that occurs due to repair,modification, cleaning, etc. performedby anyone other than Olympus or an
Olympus authorized service station.

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Notes regarding Guarantee
maintenance1

This Guarantee will only be valid if the
Guarantee Certificate is duly completed
by Olympus or an authorized dealer orother documents contain sufficient proof.
Therefore, please make sure that your name,the name of the dealer, the serial number andthe year, month and date of purchase are allcompleted or the original invoice or the salesreceipt (indicating the dealer's name, the dateof purchase and product type) is attached tothis Guarantee Certificate.

2

Olympus reserves the right to refuse
free-of-charge service if neither Guarantee
Certificate is completed nor the above
document is attached or if the information
contained in it is incomplete or illegible.
Since this Guarantee Certificate will not be
re-issued, keep it in a safe place.
• Please refer to the list on the web site:
http:// www.olympus.com for the authorizedinternational Olympus service network.

Trademarks• IBM is a registered trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation.
• Microsoft and Windows are registeredtrademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
• Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.
• The SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks.
• Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc.
• “Shadow Adjustment Technology”
function contains patented
technologies from Apical Limited.
• Slideshow transition
technology supplied by HI
Corporation.
• All other company andproduct names are registeredtrademarks and/or trademarksof their respective owners.
• Micro Four Thirds and the Micro Four Thirds
logo are trademarks or registered trademarksof OLYMPUS IMAGING Corporation in
Japan, the United States, the countries of theEuropean Union, and other countries.
• “PENPAL” is used in reference to the
OLYMPUS PENPAL.
• The standards for camera file systems
referred to in this manual are the “Design
Rule for Camera File System/DCF” standards
stipulated by the Japan Electronics andInformation Technology Industries Association(JEITA).
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE
AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE
PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE
OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO INCOMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC
VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THATWAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED
IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIALACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A
VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDEAVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR
SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINEDFROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. SEE HTTP://WWW.
MPEGLA.COM

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS(c) Any defect or damage that occurs due totransport, a fall, shock, etc. after purchaseof the product.
(d) Any defect or damage that occurs due
to fire, earthquake, flood damage,thunderbolt, other natural disasters,
environmental pollution and irregularvoltage sources.
(e) Any defect that occurs due to carelessor improper storage (such as keeping
the product under conditions of hightemperature and humidity, near insect
repellents such as naphthalene or harmful
drugs, etc.), improper maintenance, etc.
(f) Any defect that occurs due to exhausted
batteries, etc.
(g) Any defect that occurs due to sand, mud,etc. entering the inside of the productcasing.
(h) When the Guarantee Certificate is not
returned with the product.
(i) When any alterations whatsoever are
made to the Guarantee Certificate
regarding the year, month and date ofpurchase, the customer's name, thedealer's name, and the serial number.
(j) When proof of purchase is not presented
with this Guarantee Certificate.
This Guarantee applies to the product only;
the Guarantee does not apply to any otheraccessory equipment, such as the case,strap, lens cap and batteries.
Olympus's sole liability under this Guarantee
shall be limited to repairing or replacing the
product. Any liability under the Guarantee
for indirect or consequential loss or damageof any kind incurred or suffered by thecustomer due to a defect of the product,and in particular any loss or damage caused
to any lenses, films, other equipment oraccessories used with the product or for any
loss resulting from a delay in repair or loss ofdata, is excluded. Compelling regulations by
law remain unaffected by this.

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System chart

Viewfinder

Power Supply*4

BLN-1

BCN-1

HLD-6

AC-3

EP-11

Li-ion Battery

Li-ion Battery
Charger

Power Battery
HolderAC adapter

EyecupRemote Operation
RM-UC1
Remote Cable

Connection Cable

Case / Strap*5

USB Cable/
AV Cable/
HDMI Cable

Shoulder Strap
Camera Case

Accessory port devices
Underwater
SystemUnderwater case

Memory Card

SD/SDHC/
SDXC/
Eye-Fi *6

OLYMPUS PENPAL
PP-1*3
Communication Unit

SEMA-1
Microphone Set 1

Software
OLYMPUS Viewer

MAL-1

Digital Photo Managing Software

MACRO ARM LIGHT*1 Not all lenses can be used with adapter. For details, refer to the Olympus Official Web Site. Also, please
note that manufacture of OM System Lenses has been discontinued.
*2 For compatible lens, refer to the Olympus Official Web Site.
*3 The OLYMPUS PENPAL can be used only in the region in which it was purchased. Depending on theareas, the usage may infringe the wave regulations and may be subject to its penalty.

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: E-M5 compatible products: Commercially available products

For the latest information, please visit the Olympus website.

Converter Lens*2

Lens
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f2.0
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm f2.8
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45mm f1.8
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 II R
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm f4.0-5.6
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-150mm f4.0-5.6
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f4.0-5.6 R
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm f4.8-6.7

MMF-3 *1

FCON-P01
Fisheye

WCON-P01

Four Thirds System Lenses

Four Thirds Adapter

Wide

OM System Lenses

MF-2 *1

MCON-P01

OM Adapter 2

Macro

Flash

SRF-11

FL-14

FL-600R

FL-300R

Electronic FlashElectronic FlashElectronic Flash

Ring Flash Set

STF-22

Twin Flash Set

RF-11*2

TF-22 *2

Ring Flash

Twin FlashFC-1

Macro Flash Controller*4 Use only compatible battery chargers to charge rechargeable batteries.
*5 Some accessories may not be available in your region.
*6 Use in accordance with local regulations.

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IndexSymbols
W Shooting Menu 1 ........................... 111
X Shooting Menu 2 ........................... 111
q Playback Menu ............................ 111
d Setup Menu .............................. 85, 112
c Custom Menu.......................... 86, 112# Accessory port menu.............. 95, 115
R AF/MF .............................................86
S Button/Dial ......................................86
T Release/j ....................................87
U Disp/8/PC .....................................87
V Exp/p/ISO.....................................88
W # Custom .......................................89
X K/Color/WB ..................................89
Y Record/Erase ..................................90
Z Movie ..............................................92b Built-In EVF .....................................92
k K Utility .........................................92
A OLYMPUS PENPAL Share .............95
B OLYMPUS PENPAL Album .............95
C Electronic Viewfinder ......................95
Y (Large) .............................................54
X (Middle) .....................................54, 90
W (Small) .......................................54, 90# RC Mode .........................................97
R .......................................................70
W (Language selection) .................85
c/# Menu Display .......................85, 86
P Set Home .....................................86
I Face Priority .............................46, 86
j L fps ..............................................87
j H fps..............................................87
j + IS Off ..........................................87
K Control Settings .............................87
G/Info Settings ..................................87
8 (Beep sound) .................................88# Slow Limit........................................89# X-Sync. ...........................................89
w+F .................................................89
W Keep Warm Color .........................90

128 EN#+WB .................................................90
K Set ................................................90
V Info Settings ...................................92
V Displayed Grid ...............................92
8 Warning Level .............................92
8 Battery Priority .............................92
R REC ................................................94
P Home ...........................................94b (Digital Tele-converter)..................94
B (AE lock)......................................48
ART (Art filter mode)...........................18
SCN (Scene mode).............................19n (Movie mode) .................................67a (Close-up playback) .................16, 69
G (Index display) .........................16, 69
0 (Protecting)...................................17A
Adding sound to still pictures R ...........73
Address Book ................................77, 95
AE BKT ................................................63
AEL Metering .......................................88
AEL/AFL ........................................86, 93
AF illuminator.......................................86
AF Mode ........................................43, 86
AF target P ......................................44
Album Mem. Setup ..............................95
Album Mem. Usage .............................95
All > ................................................89
All Erase ..............................................70
All Targets ............................................44
Anti-Shock z .....................................89
Aperture priority shooting A ................57
Aperture value .........................14, 57, 58
ART BKT..............................................64
Art LV Mode .........................................88
Aspect..................................................72
Auto flash.............................................65
Auto focus................................14, 43, 98
Auto white balance ..............................50

B
B&W Filter ...........................................53
Backlit LCD ..........................................88
Battery .......................................3, 4, 104
BGM ....................................................71
Black & White ......................................72
Bracketing............................................63
Bulb photography ................................59
BULB/TIME Timer................................89
Button Function ...................................86

C
C-AF (continuous AF) ..........................43
C-AF+TR (AF Tracking).......................43
Calendar display ..................................69
Card ...............................................5, 103
Card Setup ..................................70, 103Center weighted averaging
metering H.....................................48
Color Space .........................................90
Compression rate ................................54
Continuous AF (C-AF) .........................43
Contrast ...............................................53
Copy All ...............................................77
Copyright Settings ...............................91
Custom K ...........................................52
Custom white balance CWB................50

e-Portrait ..............................................72
EV Step ...............................................88
EVF Adjust ...........................................92
Exposure compensation F .................47
Exposure Shift .....................................92
Eye-Fi ..................................................93
Eye-Fi card ....................................5, 103

F
File Name ............................................91
Fill-in flash # .......................................65
Firmware..............................................85
FL BKT.................................................63
Flash ....................................................65
Flash intensity control w ....................66
Flash mode # .....................................65
Flash off $ .........................................65
Focus lock ...........................................44
Focus Ring ..........................................86
Format ...............................................103
Four Thirds system lenses ................104
Frame Rate..........................................92
Full-time AF .........................................86G
Gradation .............................................53
Group Target........................................44D

H

Date/time setting X...............................9
Dial Direction .......................................87
Dial Function........................................87
Digital ESP metering p .....................48
Digital Tele-converter ...........................64
Direct print ...........................................82
dpi Setting............................................91
Dust reduction ...................................102

Half Way Rls With IS ...........................87
HD .......................................................55
Highlight and shadow control ..............47
High Key ..............................................53
Histogram ......................................39, 40
Histogram Settings ..............................88
Home position p ...............................86

E

iAUTO shooting A ...................12, 21
i-Enhance h .......................................52
Image Aspect .......................................55
Image Overlay .....................................73
Image size ...........................................54

Easy printing ........................................83
Easy shooting modes ..........................12
Edit Filename.......................................91
Effect ...................................................53

I

EN 129Image Stabilizer o .............................49
INFO button .......................... 11, 39 – 41
Info Off .................................................88
Information display ........................39, 40
o (Image stabilizer)............................49
ISO ................................................55, 89
ISO BKT ..............................................64
ISO Step ..............................................88
ISO-Auto ..............................................88
ISO-Auto Set .......................................88

J
JPEG ...................................................54
JPEG Edit ............................................72

L
Lens ...............................................6, 105
Level Adjust .........................................92
Level Gauge ........................................39
Lithium ion battery ................. 4, 104, 117
Lithium ion charger ........................4, 104
Live BULB............................................89
Live Control .........................................24
Live Guide ...........................................21
Live TIME ............................................89
Live View Boost ...................................88
Low Key ...............................................53
LV Close Up Mode...............................88

M
Manual focus (MF)...............................43
Manual shooting M..............................58
Metering...............................................48
MF (manual focus).........................43, 94
MF Assist .............................................86
Micro Four Thirds system lenses.......104
Mode Guide .........................................88
Monitor brightness adjustment i ......85
Monotone J........................................52
Movie Interval ......................................71
Movie Play ...........................................68
Movie R..........................................68, 92

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Movie shooting n .........................14, 67
Movie+Still .....................................92, 96
MTP .....................................................80
Multiple Exposure a..........................62
Muted Z .............................................52
My OLYMPUS PENPAL.......................95
Myset .............................................42, 94

N
Natural j ............................................52
Noise Filter ..........................................89
Noise Reduct. ......................................89
NTSC .............................................74, 87

O
OLYMPUS PENPAL ......................76, 95
One-touch white balance k.........50, 51

P
PAL ................................................74, 87
Panorama ............................................60
Pict. Tone .............................................53
PictBridge ............................................82
Picture Copy Size ................................95
Picture Mode .......................................52
Picture Mode Settings .........................88
Picture Send Size ................................95
Pixel Count ..........................................90
Pixel Mapping ....................................102
Playback on TV ...................................74
Please Wait ...................................76, 95
Portrait a ............................................52
Preset white balance ...........................50
Preview ................................................58
Print .....................................................81
Print reservation < .............................81
Priority Set ...........................................91
Program shift % .................................57
Program shooting P ............................57

Q
Quick Erase .........................................90

R
RAW ....................................................54
RAW Data Edit ....................................72
RAW K ..............................................94
RAW+JPEG Erase ..............................90
Rec View .............................................85
Record mode K ........................ 54, 110
Recording Volume ...............................92
Redeye Fix ..........................................72
Red-eye reduction flash ! ...............65
Reset Lens ..........................................86
Reset/Myset.........................................42
Reset Protect .................................70, 95
Resizing Q ........................................72
Rls Priority C........................................87
Rls Priority S ........................................87
Rotate ..................................................70

S
S-AF (single AF) ..................................43
S-AF+MF .............................................43
Saturation ......................................53, 72
SD........................................................55
SD/SDHC/SDXC card ...................5, 103
Self-timer Y ........................................56
Sepia ...................................................72
Sequential shooting j ......................56
Shading Comp. ....................................90
Shadow Adj..........................................72
Sharpness ...........................................53
Shutter priority shooting S...................58
Shutter speed ..........................14, 57, 58
Single AF (S-AF)..................................43
Single Target........................................44
Single-frame erase D..........................17
Single-frame shooting o ...................56
Sleep ...................................................88
Slide.....................................................71
Slideshow m......................................71
Slow synchronization (1st curtain)#SLOW ..........................................65

Slow synchronization (1st curtain)/Red-eye reduction flash!SLOW .......................................65
Slow synchronization (2nd curtain)#SLOW2/2nd Curtain .....................65
Spot metering - highlight control
IHI ................................................48
Spot metering - shadow control
ISH...............................................48
Spot metering I ................................48
Storage ................................................80
Super control panel .............................22
Super FP flash ...................................109

T
Test Picture ..........................................94
Time photography ................................59
Touch screen ................................. 11, 27
Touch Screen Settings.........................93
Trimming P ..................................72, 84

U
USB Mode ...........................................88

V
Video Out.............................................87
Viewfinder ........................................8, 30
Vivid i ................................................52

W
WB .................................................50, 90
WB BKT ...............................................63
White balance compensation > .....50
White balance WB ...............................50

Z
Zoom display .......................................45
Zoom frame AF ....................................45

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Goods delivery:
Letters:

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South Africa
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